| Arctium's Mineral Thermo-chemical H₂ |
0.102-0.139 (90% efficiency 10% heat recovery) |
3.311 kWh/kg (elec.) 6.375 kWh/kg (total) |
Neutral |
Clean process, energy recovery, scalable, circular economy |
Higher cost compared to some fossil fuels, process complexity |
| Diesel Generators |
$0.15 - $0.57 |
12 kWh/kg |
High |
High energy density, reliable, portable |
High CO₂ emissions, fuel dependency |
| Natural Gas |
$0.05 - $0.10 |
13 kWh/kg |
High |
Low-cost, high-energy density |
High CO₂ emissions, non-renewable |
| Solar Photovoltaic (Utility Scale) |
$0.05 - $0.28 (Vancouver) |
- |
Zero |
Renewable, scalable, decreasing costs |
Intermittent, requires storage, depends on weather, climate and location |
| Wind Power |
$0.04 - $0.09 |
- |
Zero |
Renewable, cost-effective, scalable |
Intermittent, requires storage, depends on weather, climate and location |
| Hydroelectric |
$0.05 - $0.12 |
- |
Low |
Reliable, long lifespan, high energy density |
Environmental impact, location-dependent, very high CAPEX |
| Battery Storage |
$0.15 - $0.30 |
- |
Zero |
Rapid response, scalable |
Expensive, limited lifespan |