R. Rex Parris

Concentrated Solar Energy Technology

Hydrogen utility

Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity sources, considered a critical component for hydrogen's long-term credibility as a clean fuel.

A process that uses concentrated sunlight to heat zinc oxide powder to extreme temperatures, generating zinc vapor that reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas.

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

California

Los Angeles metropolitan area

A joint powers authority and public utility formed by the City of Lancaster and City of Industry to connect renewable hydrogen producers with reliable buyers. FPH2 operates as a market broker and intermediary, facilitating transparent transactions without producing hydrogen itself.

A previous demonstration of a test facility in Lancaster.

An expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in the City of Lancaster, including hydrogen fueling stations for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. Hydrogen will be supplied locally from the Lancaster Clean Energy Center.

A pioneering fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from Toyota, mentioned as part of Japan's leadership in hydrogen transport.

Green hydrogen produced using Heliogen's AI-enabled concentrating solar energy technology. The hydrogen conforms to SAE J2719 HFC vehicle specifications and is certified for carbon intensity.