Syzygy, a Houston-based company, is developing technology that could revolutionize hydrogen production by creating combustion-free photoreactors that use light to catalyze reactions and produce zero- and low-emissions hydrogen and other chemicals. The technology, utilizing a photocatalyst developed by researchers at Rice University, aims to offer a clean and cost-effective alternative for the energy industry. By harnessing plasmonics, the technology is advancing to provide a high level of energy efficiency (close to 80%) and low operating costs due to the use of renewable electricity and cheap materials. The CEO of Syzygy, Trevor Best, believes this technology has the potential to disrupt the space of refineries and chemical plants, similar to the impact of smartphones in telecommunications and semiconductors in computing. The photocatalyst developed by Rice University researchers is highly efficient, stable, active, and cost-effective, allowing for the production of clean molecules without emissions at scale. The technology enables the production of hydrogen and other products through a process that eliminates the need to burn natural gas, thus reducing carbon emissions and operating costs. By using renewable electricity to power the light source, the technology offers a sustainable solution for global geographies with varying input prices. The company's industrial demonstration facility in Pearland, Texas, is showcasing the capabilities of the Rigel reactor cells, which can produce low carbon intensity chemicals, sustainable fuels, renewable methanol, and zero- or low-emissions hydrogen efficiently and cost-effectively. Syzygy's technology marks a significant advancement in the quest for cleaner and more efficient hydrogen production methods.