Montana Technologies Corporation, the developer of the transformational AirJoule technology for atmospheric water generation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Climate Impact Corporation (CIC) to develop CIC’s renewable hydrogen production modules.
With AirJoule atmospheric water generators from Montana Technologies, CIC’s modular hydrogen production units are expected to produce hydrogen in high-sun exposure areas at a $2 per kg production price. Each unit contains solar panels, atmospheric water generators, electrolyzers, and supporting infrastructure, enabling it to produce renewable hydrogen entirely off-grid.
Montana Technologies, through its 50/50 joint venture with GE Vernova, is commercializing AirJoule atmospheric water generators. These generators harvest water from humid and arid atmospheres and produce pure distilled water and dehumidified air. The AirJoule units utilize metal-organic framework-coated contactors and a dual vacuum chamber to adsorb and desorb water from the air in a highly efficient and scalable process.
CIC intends to develop two 10 GW renewable hydrogen projects utilizing its proprietary technology in central Australia and follow other projects globally. Integrating the AirJoule atmospheric water generators into the technology allows hydrogen to be produced in high-sun exposure areas.
“Our goal is simple – effectively address the ongoing climate crisis by utilizing the Earth’s natural water cycles as a renewable resource,” said Matt Jore, CEO of Montana Technologies. “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.”
