Technology to get power from water comes in many forms and many ages. From the simple Grist Mill to the modern turbines that make electricity from steam. However, there is another form of water energy that comes from the Hydrogen in the water.

A Japanese company believes they have found an affordable way to break down water into it's primary components allowing the Hydrogen to be collected and used in fuel cells. There are some costs to the process that have to be worked out. Currently, the water must first be processed into what they call "functional water". To make functional water, it must be filtered through Aluminum or Magnesium. Apparently this causes the bond between the Hydrogen and Oxygen to become loose. After this treatment, the separation happens more efficiently.

They claim the process makes enough hydrogen to create 1kWh of power for about $0.18. This is competitive with utility companies mid day rates right now. It will be interesting to see if the claim is true, or just a lot of speculation.

What we know for sure is that they have improved the efficiency for breaking down the water. Good job.

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