Clean Hydrogen. Local Jobs. Sustainable Growth.
Brown Energy Solutions (BEST) and its partners are bringing cutting-edge hydrogen infrastructure to Missouri, fueling the state’s AI expansion, data centers, and next-gen agriculture with clean, scalable energy.
Key Highlights
🌱 Homegrown Energy: HyEn+ systems convert Missouri ethanol into clean hydrogen and power, supporting local farmers while reducing emissions.
⚡ Compact & Scalable: Modular, shipping-container-sized units deliver utility-scale power with minimal land use—ideal for rural communities.
🏗️ Economic Boost: Includes workforce training programs at Ranken Tech and St. Charles CC to prepare Missourians for hydrogen and AI infrastructure jobs.
🌿 AgTech Innovation: Potosi site will integrate hydrogen-powered greenhouses (vertical, hydroponic, and orbital farming) with AI-driven agriculture.
“What makes this technology so important for Missouri is its use of ethanol—produced right here in our state—as a fuel source.” — Rep. Kent “Doc” Haden
BEST has submitted a public-private partnership proposal to the Governor’s Office, outlining plans for:
✅ Central Missouri ethanol-to-hydrogen facility
✅ Collaboration with Missouri Works Program
✅ Closed-loop farming systems powered by clean energy
“This is a blueprint for economic development that respects Missouri’s agricultural roots while embracing AI and clean energy.” — Dean Steiger, BEST Founding Member
Learn more in the full press release here.
