Sparc Technologies, based in South Australia, is making significant progress with its green hydrogen pilot plant project scheduled to begin construction in early 2025. The project, located 60 kilometers north of Adelaide at the University of Adelaide's Roseworthy campus, focuses on developing next-generation hydrogen systems powered by photocatalytic water splitting technology. This innovative process eliminates the need for electrolyzers and relies on a linear Fresnal concentrated solar system for operation. The Stage 2 commitment to the project has been finalized with investments from Sparc Technologies and Fortescue. Sparc's Managing Director emphasized the technology's potential to produce low-cost green hydrogen without traditional infrastructure requirements. The pilot plant's development will include reactor testing, laboratory experiments, and the evaluation of photocatalytic water splitting under various conditions. Through this initiative, the partners aim to establish a global research and commercialization facility for this emerging direct solar to hydrogen technology. The University of Adelaide's involvement in this project, based on the research work of Professor Greg Metha, underlines the commitment to advancing photocatalytic water splitting technology. The project's key advantages include the ability to produce green hydrogen without electricity, reducing production costs and enhancing competitiveness in the energy market. By stress-testing catalysts and collaborating with international partners, the project aims to position South Australia at the forefront of innovative hydrogen technologies.