Traditional hydrogen fuel systems waste a lot of energy: it takes more electricity to split water into hydrogen than the hydrogen gives back when used. This energy gap makes current "water-to-hydrogen" systems impractical for powering vehicles, ships, planes, and other heavy equipment.
The Solution
This invention combines a special type of water electrolysis (called unipolar electrolysis) with an efficient hydrogen fuel cell to create a system where water is broken into hydrogen and oxygen using much less energy than before. The hydrogen and oxygen are stored and later fed into a fuel cell to generate clean electricity, which powers vehicles or machinery—and even recycles the water created by the fuel cell to use again.
The Inventive Step
The key innovation is using a unipolar electrolysis system that dramatically reduces the energy needed to create hydrogen (about 10–15 kWh per kilogram, compared to 49 kWh with older methods). Plus, by designing clever circuits and "neutralizing" cells, the system produces even more hydrogen without extra power. This new setup creates more electricity than it consumes, solving the traditional energy shortfall.
Benefits
- Vehicles can run on water, not gasoline or diesel.
- No carbon emissions—only water vapor is produced.
- Energy-efficient: surplus electricity can power engines or be stored.
- Reuses water for a closed, sustainable system.
Broader Impact
This technology could dramatically cut dependence on fossil fuels across industries—cars, trucks, ships, aircraft, and even rockets. It supports green energy goals by making clean hydrogen power practical and widespread, helping fight climate change and offering a path toward cleaner transportation and power generation worldwide.