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Media Release - 11 August 2026 SunHydrogen is a leading US based developer of solar-driven systems for green hydrogen production utilising advanced semiconductor materials The parties will integrate SunHydrogen’s modules within Sparc Hydrogen’s reactors for testing under concentrated sunlight Subject to successful completion of laboratory milestones, the parties will test SunHydrogen’s modules at the SHARP pilot facility, followed by a techno-economic analysis Signing of

Sparc Hydrogen has been named a finalist for Excellence in Collaborative Innovation at the 2026 SA Science Excellence + Innovation Awards. The nomination recognises the design, construction and commissioning of the Sparc Hydrogen Advanced Research Pilot (SHARP) at Roseworthy, the world's first facility purpose-built to test photocatalytic water splitting under concentrated solar. Hydrogen from sunlight and water, with no electrolyser and no grid electricity. Named on the subm

‘Incredible’ development of new photocatalysts is accelerating commercialisation, says Fortescue-backed technology firm Sparc Hydrogen Alana Barlow, CEO Sparc Hydrogen. Photo: Sparc Hydrogen Just a handful of pilot projects worldwide make hydrogen via photocatalysis — ie, using a special reactor that produces H2 directly from sunlight and water, without using an electrolyser. Credit: Rachel Parkes, Hydrogen Insight (23 June 2026). We recommend reading the full piece via the

Highlights Sparc Hydrogen attends World Hydrogen Summit 2026 in Rotterdam as part of the Australian trade delegation, engaging technology developers, industrial offtakers, and government representatives from 120 countries. SHARP facility at Roseworthy marks six months of continuous operation, achieving fully autonomous control, sustained hydrogen production at maximum reactor design pressure, and performance through a 46°C South Australian summer. European site visit advances

The industries of steel, cement, and chemicals generate more than 30 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, making them significant contributors to climate change. In Australia, much of our economic security relies on these sectors and associated exports, making us a key player in the race for industrial decarbonisation. Fortunately, Adelaide University researchers are leading the way in novel production of hydrogen—which releases no carbon dioxide when used as an e