Driving the Green Hydrogen Revolution: Perovskite Solar Cells and Electrolysis Breakthroughs
Key Ideas
- Dr. William Scheideler discusses the development of Perovskite solar cells and earth-abundant materials for electrocatalysis to generate green hydrogen, aiming for low-cost and high-efficiency solutions.
- Hydrogen is highlighted as a key element for storing renewable energy, offering a cost-effective alternative to battery storage systems.
- The approach of creating ordered structures for the generation of hydrogen and oxygen bubbles to increase efficiency is emphasized, promoting the use of earth-abundant materials for commercial viability.
- Dr. Scheideler advocates for the scalability of green hydrogen production, suggesting it as a better approach for storing excess renewable energy compared to batteries, which are currently expensive at scale.
NewHydrogen, Inc. is at the forefront of driving the green hydrogen revolution with its innovative ThermoLoop™ technology, which utilizes water and heat to produce cost-effective green hydrogen. In a recent podcast featuring CEO Steve Hill and Dr. William Scheideler from Dartmouth College, the focus was on scalable nanomanufacturing, 3D materials for energy applications, Perovskite solar cells, and green hydrogen generation through electrocatalysis.
Dr. Scheideler's research group is actively working on developing Perovskite solar cells, a new type of ultra-thin solar cell that offers high efficiency and low cost manufacturing possibilities. Additionally, they are exploring earth-abundant materials for electrocatalysis to replace expensive catalysts like platinum, aiming to make water electrolysis more commercially viable.
The article emphasizes hydrogen as a promising solution for storing renewable energy, presenting it as a competitive alternative to battery storage and pumped hydro systems. Dr. Scheideler stresses the importance of utilizing ordered structures to enhance hydrogen generation efficiency, which would support achieving the United States Department of Energy's target hydrogen production cost of $1/kg.
Moreover, Dr. Scheideler advocates for the scalability of green hydrogen production, indicating that hydrogen is a more feasible option for storing excess renewable energy from sources like wind and solar, as compared to batteries which are currently expensive at scale.
The article highlights the potential of green hydrogen as a clean and abundant resource, indispensable for various industries including agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing. By leveraging innovative approaches like ThermoLoop™ and focusing on research advancements in nanotechnology and energy applications, NewHydrogen, Inc. aims to play a significant role in shaping the green hydrogen economy and contributing to a sustainable future.