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The Hydrogen Innovation Centre, collaboration between the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) and Guidance Tamil Nadu, is set to become operational in 2026.
Date: August 22, 2024
Chennai-Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin laid the foundation stone for Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL)'s hydrogen innovation centre at the Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2024.
This new facility is being developed through a strategic partnership with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) and Guidance Tamil Nadu, with the support of the Tamil Nadu Government. The hydrogen innovation centre is 65,000 sq ft. within the IIT Madras, being set up with an investment of Rs 180 crore, is poised serve as a catalyst for innovation in the field of hydrogen technology.
Mr. Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan, whole—time Director and Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO), HMIL, said, "We are hopeful the upcoming hydrogen innovation centre will accelerate hydrogen mobility adoption in Tamil Nadu. HMIL will be investing Rs 100 Crores towards facility construction at the IIT Madras Thaiyur campus in Chennai. In line with our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity', this facility will serve as a key enabler to advance hydrogen as an eco-friendly, emission-less future source of propulsion for mass-mobility solutions."
Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, "IIT Madras has continued to be the forerunner in India's transformation into a technology and innovation superpower. Furthering this journey, the Institute is honored to partner with Hyundai Motor India Limited and Guidance Tamil Nadu, to develop a dedicated research facility which we envisage, will create break-through innovations in the field of hydrogen mobility. The hydrogen innovation centre will serve as a catalyst for hydrogen technology innovations, creating a robust ecosystem for start-ups and researchers."
The Hydrogen Innovation Centre will feature advanced facilities including an Electrolyzer Testing Rig for green hydrogen development, a manufacturing line for localizing electrolyzer and fuel cell production, and a Fuel Cell Testing Station. It will also employ a Digital Twin for infrastructure management, pilot projects for practical applications, and a Hydrogen Refueling Station to support mobility research.
