GTI Energy is supporting the next phase of hydrogen innovation at The University of Texas at Austin by providing safety review and on-site systems integration for SunHydrogen Inc.’s pilot solar-to-hydrogen production system at the Hydrogen ProtoHub.

Co-managed by GTI Energy and UT Austin’s Center for Electromechanics, the ProtoHub is a first-of-its-kind demonstration and training site where emerging technologies, from electrolysers to renewable natural gas systems, are tested and validated under live conditions. The facility also provides hands-on workforce training and collects operational data to inform larger commercial-scale systems.

SunHydrogen’s pilot system features sixteen 1.92 m² solar-to-hydrogen production reactors arranged in a modular array totaling over 30 m². The installation, operating solely on sunlight and water, represents the company’s first multi-panel outdoor system. Over six months, the demonstration will validate performance, durability, and scalability, generating data for future commercial deployments.

The collaboration highlights GTI Energy’s role in advancing safe, scalable hydrogen solutions, building on decades of experience, 1,300 patents, and leadership in national hydrogen initiatives. The project underscores the Hydrogen ProtoHub’s position as a launchpad for innovative hydrogen technologies and commercial partnerships in the U.S.