H2 Innovation eyes collaboration with universities, government to develop green hydrogen in India
New Delhi, August 12
Japan-based H2 Innovation Ltd is looking to deepen collaboration with Indian universities and the government to develop green hydrogen and hydrogen power generation systems in the country, said Yosuke Mori, Director, H2 Innovation Ltd.
Mori said the company is planning to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Anna University on August 15 to promote research and development in green hydrogen, while it is also scheduled to meet officials from the Ministry of Industry on the same day.
"We are looking forward to work with the government as well as universities more deeply now," Mori said, adding that several MoUs have already been signed between universities and H2 Innovation, with institutions showing interest in research and development related to green hydrogen.
Asked about the possibility of developing green hydrogen projects in India, Mori said discussions with the government were yet to begin but expressed optimism about the prospects, citing the Indian government's focus on the sector.
"We have technology from Japan," he said, adding that H2 Innovation is looking to bring its hydrogen power generation systems to India.
Mori said deploying smaller hydrogen power generation systems could help Indian institutions and companies understand the complete hydrogen cycle, including production, storage and the use of fuel cells to generate electricity. Such systems could subsequently provide a platform for further research and technology development.
He also highlighted the role hydrogen could play in complementing India's growing renewable energy capacity.
According to Mori, solar and wind power generation can be unstable, creating a need for technologies such as batteries or hydrogen-based power generation systems to store energy and ensure more reliable power supply.
"Once they implement the small size of hydrogen power generation system, they can learn how we create hydrogen, store and use fuel cells to generate energy," he said.
Mori also pointed to Japan's experience with hydrogen mobility, including Toyota's Mirai hydrogen-powered car and hydrogen buses operating in Tokyo. He said Toyota is also working to promote hydrogen trucks and has begun research in the United States.
"Now is the time to bring hydrogen power generation system to India," Mori said, underlining the scope for greater Japan-India cooperation as the country seeks to expand its green hydrogen ecosystem.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is exactly the kind of collaboration India needs - bringing Japanese technology to Indian institutions. Our engineering students will benefit immensely from hands-on experience with hydrogen systems. But let's also push for local manufacturing instead of just importing tech. Made in India should be the ultimate goal!
Good move, but I hope this time the government actually follows through. We've seen so many MoUs signed but not enough ground-level implementation. The National Green Hydrogen Mission has targets, but progress has been slow. Japan is a reliable partner though - their commitment to quality is commendable. Let's hope Anna University MoU sets a precedent!
Interesting that they want to start with smaller systems for educational institutions. That's actually a smart strategy - build understanding before scaling up. Hydrogen fuel cell tech is the future, and if India can combine our solar/wind capabilities with Japanese storage tech, we could really lead the global energy transition. 🌍⚡
Wait, Japan is still pushing hydrogen while the rest of the world is moving to batteries? Toyota has heavily invested in hydrogen for years but even they are now pivoting to EVs. I hope we don't waste taxpayer money on tech that might become obsolete. Need to be careful about locking into a technology pathway that may not be the best fit for India.
As someone who's worked in the energy sector in India for over a decade, I find this genuinely promising. Japan's approach to hydrogen is meticulous and well-tested. The emphasis on educational research partnerships is smart - it builds local expertise and creates a skilled workforce that India will need as we scale up green hydrogen production. The timing with India's G20 presidency focus on green energy is perfect!
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