Electric Hydrogen
Making Green Hydrogen Affordable for Heavy Industries
Added by
Polina Martinuka
on
September 23rd, 2024
Summary
Electric Hydrogen (EH2) is a U.S.-based startup focused on producing cost-effective green hydrogen through water electrolysis. The company aims to develop large-scale electrolyzer systems designed to decarbonize industrial sectors that are traditionally hard to electrify, such as steel production, chemical manufacturing, and heavy transport. The company was co-founded by veterans from the clean energy industry, including Reid Detchon, who has extensive experience in climate policy, and David Eaglesham, former CTO of First Solar. The team combines expertise in energy technology, policy, and large-scale manufacturing. Electric Hydrogen has received significant funding from prominent investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures (founded by Bill Gates), Capricorn Investment Group, and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund. By providing cost-effective and scalable hydrogen solutions, they seek to replace fossil fuels in industries like shipping, aviation, and heavy industry.
Details
Company name
Electric Hydrogen
Headquarters
Natick, Massachusetts, 🇺🇸 United States
Date of establishment
2020
Website
Products & Equipment by Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen’s 100 MW electrolyzer plant is designed to produce green hydrogen at a large scale, aiming to make hydrogen production more cost-effective and sustainable. The plant uses advanced electrolysis technology that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity, offering a carbon-free alternative to traditional methods.