The two companies aim to address this challenge by combining their expertise: Hynfra brings its experience in developing industrial-scale hydrogen and ammonia projects, while Jolt Solutions contributes its proprietary electrode technology. Jolt’s Sparkfuze™ coating process enables faster, more cost-effective production of high-performance electrodes, which may extend their operational lifespan and improve electrolyzer efficiency.
Tomoho Umeda, CEO of Hynfra, commented: “Scaling renewable hydrogen production requires solving fundamental technological challenges. Current investments in electrolysis are significant, but without improvements in electrode performance, the process remains costly and inefficient. This partnership with Jolt is a practical step toward addressing that issue.”
Leon Rizzi, CEO of Jolt Solutions, added: “In order to create better components and have a meaningful impact on lowering the levelized cost of hydrogen, it is important to understand the needs of operators and to test the changes in real world environments. This collaboration allows Jolt to put our products to the test. Improving the efficiency and durability, coupled with speedy, localized refurbishment of electrodes will help reach the cost targets for green hydrogen.”
With the LoI in place, Hynfra and Jolt will begin working on technical evaluations and feasibility studies. The companies will also explore opportunities for collaborative research, pilot deployments, and partnerships with industrial players. Their goal is to develop practical applications for Jolt’s advanced electrode technology in large-scale hydrogen production, helping to overcome one of the sector’s most pressing challenges.
The companies also invite industry stakeholders, electrolyzer manufacturers, and energy investors to engage in discussions about how these advancements can be adopted rapidly to support the growth of the global hydrogen economy.
