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Hybrid Solar Distillation-Water Electrolysis Device

Sector: Solar • Location: Ithaca, New York, United States

Source: Cornell Chronicle

Project
Planned

A Cornell-led team developed a prototype device that produces carbon-free green hydrogen through solar-powered electrolysis of seawater, while also generating potable water as a byproduct. The device aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen production significantly over the next 15 years.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Solar, Education, Hydrogen, Water Supply and Storage, Government
Location
Ithaca, New York, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Cornell Chronicle

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The project “Hybrid Solar Distillation-Water Electrolysis Device” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Ithaca, New York, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Cornell Chronicle.

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A Cornell-led team developed a prototype device that produces carbon-free green hydrogen through solar-powered electrolysis of seawater, while also generating potable water as a byproduct. The device aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen production significantly over the next 15 years.

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Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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United States of America (USA)

State

New York

City

Ithaca

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Cornell Chronicle

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Solar, Education, Hydrogen, Water Supply and Storage, Government

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2025-04-14

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