World’s first commercial solar fuel plant
The RISE of the solar fuel era
RISE will be our first commercial solar fuel plant. Located in Spain, this facility will have a production capacity of 1’000 tons of solar fuel per year. Solar fuel production is expected to start in 2027. Plant RISE will produce solar kerosene for planes, diesel for ships and trucks, and gasoline for cars.
Further information about RISE will be published in the upcoming months.
Meet the pioneering solar fuel customers
Together with our pioneering customers we are moving the world toward net zero. By committing to five-year fuel offtake agreements, forward-thinking companies across various transportation sectors have secured their place as solar fuel pioneers. They will purchase the renewable solar fuels produced at plant RISE from 2027 onward.
By doing so, these trailblazing customers are actively supporting the scale-up of our solar fuel technology and are true solar fuel pioneers. These offtake agreements highlight the huge emerging market for sustainable fuels in the transportation sector.
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has signed a five-year fuel offtake agreement with Synhelion. The commitment to purchase solar kerosene from Synhelion marks a significant milestone in their partnership. Under the agreement, Pilatus will acquire 200 tons of solar fuel per year, reinforcing the shared dedication of both companies to the sustainable transformation of aviation.
Lake Lucerne Navigation Company AG
Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) AG, a leading Swiss transportation company, has signed a five-year fuel offtake agreement with cleantech company Synhelion. SGV will purchase nearly 100 tons of solar fuel annually to power its fleet. This will make SGV the first navigation company in the world to use Synhelion’s solar fuel.
Zurich Airport Ltd
Zurich Airport Ltd has signed a five-year offtake agreement for renewable diesel with Synhelion. From 2027, Zurich Airport Ltd will purchase 30’000 liters of solar diesel per year. The renewable diesel will initially be used to power the airport’s passenger buses and later to fuel special non-electric vehicles.
AMAG Group AG
AMAG Group AG, a leading Swiss automotive company, has signed a long-term offtake agreement for solar gasoline with Synhelion. Starting in 2027, AMAG Group will purchase 50’000 liters of solar gasoline per year to reduce the CO2 emissions of its existing fleet.
Lenzerheide Bergbahnen AG
Lenzerheide Bergbahnen AG, a leading Swiss tourism company, has signed a long-term offtake agreement for solar diesel with Synhelion. The renewable fuel will be used in the snow groomers of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area for slope preparation starting from the 2027/2028 season.
