Technology

Introducing the ACT Hydrogen Production Unit (HPU)

ACT’s Hydrogen Production Unit (HPU) utilizes a novel and internationally patented technology that applies a phase-shifted plasma electrolysis method to produce hydrogen and oxygen at atmospheric pressure from a potassium hydroxide solution of deionized water.

Through resonant frequency enhancements applied to our dual-pulsing plasma process, our HPUs will cut the cost of green hydrogen by over 80%. Current commercial electrolysis requires 50-60 kW of electricity to produce 1 kg of H₂. We have demonstrated the potential to use 3-7 kW/kg green H₂. While precise real-world production results are pending, we anticipate upending the economics of hydrogen by cutting the cost of green hydrogen to well below $1/kg.

HPU Prototype at UC Irvine June 2025
Overview of HPU Tank (empty)

Improvements are underway to upgrade our plated cathode and anode materials and tank structuring.

We will share updates on our newest HPU soon.

For a look back on the history of our development, see below.

ACT Technology Development History

ACT Re-Organizes, 2017

San Juan Capistrano Lab 2021

The Road to Commercialization

Prototype Onsite for testing at UCI