Gates' $645M Hydrogen Yacht Reveals Massive Scale Gap in Green Tech Financing

While Equatic secured just $11.6MM in Series A funding for carbon removal and hydrogen production, Bill Gates' 118-meter Breakthrough superyacht has integrated a 3MW hydrogen fuel cell system costing hundreds of millions. The vessel, requiring custom regulatory frameworks and storing hydrogen at -423°F, generates enough power to run 30 mansions simultaneously without emissions—at least at the tailpipe. This stark contrast highlights the massive capital disparity between headline-grabbing luxury demonstrations and commercial-scale hydrogen deployment.