Ontario Invests in HYGN Energy to Advance Hydrogen Energy Storage Solutions for Industrial Power and Off-Grid EV Charging
HYGN Energy will advance its Ontario-designed Hydrogen Battery in partnership with Rainbow Concrete Industries Limited and Debwewin-HYGN Technologies, with support from the Government of Ontario through OVIN.
Newmarket, Ontario — [August 26, 2026] — HYGN Energy Inc., an Ontario-based clean technology company developing hydrogen energy solutions for industrial and transportation applications, is pleased to announce its participation in a new Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) R&D Partnership Fund project focused on developing hydrogen energy storage for industrial power and off-grid electric vehicle fast charging. In partnership with Rainbow Concrete Industries Limited and Debwewin-HYGN Technologies, HYGN Energy will develop and demonstrate the HYGN Hydrogen Battery, an energy-storage system designed to provide dispatchable electricity for industrial equipment and off-grid electric vehicle fast charging.
The project represents a total investment of over $2 million, including up to $696,000 from the Province of Ontario through OVIN and over $1.2 million in industry contributions from HYGN Energy and its project partners.
Through this OVIN-supported project, HYGN Energy will validate the HYGN Hydrogen Battery at an active Rainbow Concrete industrial site, using the system to power a mobile concrete plant and an off-grid EV fast-charging station under real-world operating conditions.
Unlike a conventional electrochemical battery, the HYGN Hydrogen Battery stores electrical energy by producing hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis. The stored energy is converted back into electricity through a proprietary combustion-based power-generation system. The system does not use a fuel cell and is not dependent on deliveries of pure compressed hydrogen. Hydrogen and oxygen are produced as needed from electricity and water, reducing reliance on specialized hydrogen-fueling infrastructure and simplifying deployment at industrial, remote, and grid-constrained locations.
The Hydrogen Battery is designed to accept electricity from a range of sources, including off-peak grid electricity, solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable or distributed generation systems. The system can then dispatch energy when electricity is unavailable, expensive, or insufficient to meet the site’s power requirements.
Rainbow Concrete will serve as the industrial host and support the systems integration into operating equipment and site infrastructure. Debwewin-HYGN Technologies will support Indigenous engagement, project deployment and the development of future opportunities involving Indigenous, northern and remote communities.
The partners will evaluate the system’s power output, energy-storage performance, response to changing industrial loads, EV fast-charging capability, and potential to support peak-demand reduction. The project is also expected to generate operating data that will support commercialization and future deployment of modular hydrogen storage energy systems in Ontario and other markets. Many industrial and remote sites cannot add large electrical loads without costly and time-consuming grid upgrades.
HYGN Energy is advancing an Ontario-made hydrogen energy storage solution that can support industrial operations, transportation infrastructure, and communities with limited access to dependable electrical capacity. The project will also contribute to Ontario’s clean technology manufacturing capacity and support the development of resilient power solutions for industrial and off-grid applications.
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“Ontario has an opportunity to lead in practical hydrogen technologies that solve immediate infrastructure and energy challenges. The HYGN Hydrogen Battery is being developed to store energy when it is available and deliver reliable power when and where it is needed, without requiring a fuel cell or a complex external hydrogen supply network. This demonstration will move the Hydrogen Battery from integrated development into operation at a working industrial facility. Powering a mobile concrete plant and an off-grid EV fast charger will allow us to validate the system against demanding loads while creating a repeatable platform for construction, mining, remote communities and other locations where grid capacity is limited.”
John Fiorini, Chief Operating Officer and Six Sigma Chemical Engineer at HYGN Energy
“Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector continues to demonstrate the innovation, talent and ambition needed to lead in a rapidly evolving global market. Through OVIN, we are helping Ontario companies accelerate the development of transformative technologies, strengthen strategic partnerships, and bring made-in-Ontario solutions closer to commercialization. Investments like these play an important role in reinforcing Ontario’s supply chain and ensuring the province remains competitive in the industries of the future.”
Raed Kadri, Head of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) at OCI
“Ontario’s continued leadership in automotive and mobility innovation is built on the strength of collaboration. By bringing together innovative SMEs, industry partners, researchers, and government, OVIN is creating the conditions for made-in-Ontario technologies to move from concept to commercialization faster. These investments are helping build a more resilient, competitive automotive ecosystem—one that creates high-value jobs, attracts investment, and ensures Ontario remains a global leader in the future of mobility.”
Claudia Krywiak, President & CEO, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
About HYGN Energy
HYGN Energy Inc. is an Ontario-based clean technology company developing electrolyzers for hydrogen hybrid retrofit solutions for commercial and industrial fleets and stationary engines and for stationary power applications. Its flagship product, the HY-Ranger, enables on-demand hydrogen integration with existing gas and diesel engines, reducing fuel consumption and emissions without requiring new vehicles or external infrastructure.
Designed for fast installation and reliable performance in demanding operating conditions, HYGN’s technology provides a practical, cost-effective pathway to fleet decarbonization today.
For more information, visitwww.HYGNenergy.com.
About Rainbow Concrete Industries Limited
Rainbow Concrete Industries Limited is a Northern Ontario supplier of concrete and construction products. As the project’s industrial host, Rainbow Concrete will support the integration and demonstration of the HYGN Hydrogen Battery under active industrial operating conditions.
For more information, visitwww.rcil.ca.
About Debwewin-HYGN Technologies
Debwewin-HYGN Technologies (DHT) supports the deployment of HYGN technologies and the development of clean-energy opportunities involving Indigenous, northern and remote communities. DHT also supports deployment of the HY-Ranger hydrogen hybrid retrofit solution in Ontario, Quebec, and in the USA.
For more information, visitwww.DHT.energy.
About OVIN
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is an initiative of the Government of Ontario, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), designed to reinforce Ontario’s position as a North American leader in advanced automotive technology and smart mobility solutions such as connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles and electric and low-carbon vehicle technologies.
Through resources such as research and development (R&D) support, talent and skills development, technology acceleration, business and technical supports, and demonstration grounds, OVIN provides a competitive advantage to Ontario-made automotive and mobility technology companies.
For more information: www.ovinhub.ca.
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