Climate Impact Corporation to incorporate atmospheric water generation technology into Australian hydrogen projects
The tech will be used in renewable hydrogen production units designed to operate entirely off-grid and will be used in hydrogen projects planned for central Australia.
Climate Impact Corporation (CIC), a developer and manager of large-scale green hydrogen projects, has entered into a partnership with Montana Technologies Corporation to integrate Montana's atmospheric water generation technology, AirJoule® into CIC's renewable hydrogen production units.
CIC, with operations around the world, focuses on sustainable energy sources to support the energy transition. Each of its projects aims to deliver economic opportunity and environmental benefits through innovative renewable energy solutions. The company brings over 40 years of experience in delivering large-scale green energy projects.
CIC intends to manufacture these hydrogen production units in Australia, aligning with the Australian Government's Future Made in Australia policy. This initiative underscores the partnership's commitment to leveraging Australian manufacturing capabilities for the global energy transition.
Montana Technologies Corporation is known for developing AirJoule®, a patented technology that efficiently extracts water from the atmosphere, including both humid and arid conditions. The technology also provides conditioned air and cooling, which are crucial elements for CIC’s renewable hydrogen modules. AirJoule® is being commercialised through a joint venture with GE Vernova and partnerships with companies like Carrier Global Corporation and BASF.
David Green, Chairman and Co-Founder of CIC, said, "A successful energy transition cannot be achieved in a silo. That’s why we believe in establishing strong partnerships with companies that share our same objective.”
The integration of Montana Technologies' AirJoule® technology allows hydrogen to be produced in areas with high sun exposure, including deserts. This collaboration supports CIC's plans to develop two 10GW renewable hydrogen projects in central Australia and additional locations worldwide. The goal is to produce renewable hydrogen at a competitive price, targeting USD$2 per kilogram.
Matt Jore, CEO of Montana Technologies, highlighted the importance of using natural water cycles as a renewable resource. "Our globally patented AirJoule® technology allows for the highly efficient extraction of water from the atmosphere, which is a key element of CIC’s renewable hydrogen production modules," Jore said.
