Fourier is making hydrogen electrolyzers inspired by data centers

Despite being the most abundant element in the universe, making cheap, clean hydrogen here on Earth has been a surprisingly tough nut to crack. “Hydrogen has always been plagued with a couple problems, One is, how do you make it efficiently? Another one is, how do you distribute it efficiently?” Siva Yellamraju, co-founder and CEO of Fourier, told TechCrunch. Most recent hydrogen startups have been focused on making modular electrolyzers, allowing them to be mass produced and squeezed into shipping containers. Yellamraju’s company has taken that trendy tactic to the extreme. Fourier is targeting something no bigger than two standard server racks standing side-by-side. Investors have taken note, with General Catalyst and Paramark Ventures leading an $18.5 million Series A round, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Other participating investors include Airbus Ventures, Borusan Ventures, GSBackers, MCJ Collective, and Positive Ventures. Fourier’s server analogy extends inside the ... Read full article.