HEVO-SOLAR
By integrating the HEVO directly to the CPV module, not only are we able to utilize the electrical energy to power the electrochemical reaction without transport or conversion losses, but we can also recover that “wasted” thermal energy and use it to pre-heat the feed water, reducing the electrical load required to split water by roughly 10%.
In a location with 2,100 kWh/m2/year of direct normal irradiance—like Southern Europe—each HEVO-Solar can produce one metric tonne of green hydrogen per year using only solar power. When equipped with HEVO-Night, each unit can produce two metric tonnes per annum by utilizing energy from the grid or secondary sources of power to operate overnight or when the sun isn’t shining.
Black & Veatch during 2022 completed an independent assessment of Fusion Fuel and our HEVO-Solar technology. That report is being proactively shared with prospective strategic partners, customers, and off-takers.
TUV SUD has been engaged to perform an ongoing performance field test of HEVO-Solar technology. They have reported a sustained ~10% increase in hydrogen output vs. nameplate capacity over three months of testing.
Its independent report noted above-expectation performance of our HEVO-Solar generators, which helped to further affirm the robustness of our technology with partners and potential clients. Further, several improvements made to the system during the first half of the year resulted in ISQ’s measurements showing a roughly 10% increase in performance relative to what was previously expected.