Sparc Hydrogen has begun constructing a pilot plant in South Australia using its photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) production process to generate hydrogen.
Incitias Pty is leading construction under its engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus, after the Light Regional Council approved planning consent. Sparc also secured the first patent for its licensed PWS reactor technology in Q1 2025.
The pilot plant, set for commissioning in mid-2025, will test reactor designs and photocatalyst materials under concentrated solar conditions.
The Sparc Technologies, Fortescue and University of Adelaide joint venture aims to advance its PWS reactor from TRL-5 to TRL-6, validate real-world performance and refine engineering and safety protocols.
