Breakthrough Research at UNC Chapel Hill Brings Clean Energy Jobs Closer to Home
North Carolina has found itself at the forefront of energy innovation, again. Chemists at UNC-Chapel Hill have developed a silicon nanowire particle suspension reactor to separate hydrogen from water – the good news – innovating on solar panel technology, it only needs sunlight to create the electrical current that drives the reaction.
Why does it matter?
Energy Security: Hydrogen can be made right here at home, helping America reduce dependence on foreign oil – and keeping you from paying unnecessary taxes.
Pro-Growth Innovation: As industries explore hydrogen fuel, North Carolina is positioning itself as a national leader in next-generation energy solutions.
Free-Market Opportunity: This breakthrough opens the door for private-sector investment, manufacturing growth, and new high-skilled jobs across our state.
At Conservatives for Clean Energy, we champion forward-thinking solutions that keep North Carolina competitive and energy-resilient. UNC’s work is a powerful reminder that clean energy is not just smart science—it’s smart economics.