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Hydrogen From Seawater: Canadian Utility to Test New Technology
- Joi Scientific claims process more efficient than electrolysis
- Could turn seawater into fuel source for power generation
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A Canadian utility has agreed to test technology developed by a Florida startup to extract hydrogen from seawater -- a process that, if it works, could provide a new source of clean energy for coastal communities.
NB Power, the largest electric utility in the Maritime province of New Brunswick, will test the proprietary technology from Joi Scientific Inc. The startup has released few details of how its “Hydrogen 2.0” process works, but Chief Executive Officer Traver Kennedy said it’s more efficient than electrolysis and doesn’t require pre-treating the seawater.