Synhelion has raised CHF 22 million from existing investors and selected new strategic investors, including Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). The proceeds of the investment round will accelerate the company’s growth and support the scaling and commercialization of Synhelion’s unique and proven technology.
Sustainable fuels are becoming increasingly significant as the mobility sector strives to decarbonize, not least to meet climate targets of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Synhelion’s solar fuels are a crucial solution in combating climate change as they significantly reduce net CO2 emissions by directly replacing fossil fuels. The company’s drop-in fuels can be blended into the existing fuel distribution network – fully compatible with existing planes, cars, trucks, and ships.
The world’s first industrial solar fuel plant
By successfully producing syngas on an industrial scale using solar heat, Synhelion reached its last decisive technical milestone for the industrial production of sustainable solar fuels in August 2022. Shortly after, Synhelion started construction of DAWN – the world’s first industrial plant to produce sustainable fuels using solar heat.
This additional investment will enable the company to build DAWN and take the next steps in scaling its fuel production, including the technical design and construction planning of its first commercial plant in Spain.
Among Synhelion’s existing and new investors are world leading companies with outstanding track records and technological excellence, such as the SMS group, CEMEX, Eni, AMAG Group, and SWISS. In addition to the important funding, the extensive know-how and technology portfolio of the investors creates significant synergies that enable Synhelion to accelerate the industrialization and global roll-out of the solar fuel technology.
Philipp Furler, CEO and Co-Founder of Synhelion, commented: “We’ve made tremendous progress this year. This financing round and the commitment of our investors are fantastic recognition of our performance, success, and prospects.”
SWISS: from partner to investor
SWISS and the Lufthansa Group are trusted strategic partners of Synhelion. SWISS’ investment in Synhelion now extends this strategic collaboration, underpinning its commitment to focusing on carbon neutral flying and to bringing sustainable solar aviation fuel to market. Acting as a key launch partner of Synhelion, SWISS will be the world’s first airline to use solar kerosene. Subsequently, Synhelion’s fuel will be made available across the industry.
Dieter Vranckx, CEO of SWISS, commented: “During the course of last year we intensified our strategic partnership with Synhelion and our investment will now actively enhance the scaling up of sustainable fuel production.”
(Press release / SK)
Photo L-R: Dominique Fehlmann and Dieter Vranckx (Swiss International Air Lines), Philipp Furler and Gianluca Ambrosetti (Synhelion)
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