Hyundai and IIT Madras Collaborate to Establish Green Hydrogen Research Facility
Key Ideas
- T.R.B. Rajaa unveils the design of the green hydrogen research facility at IIT Madras' Discovery Satellite Campus in Thaiyur supported by Hyundai Motor India Foundation and the state government.
- The HTWO Centre, expected to be operational by 2026, will focus on green hydrogen technology innovation, featuring advanced computational and experimental laboratories.
- The facility will contribute to the pilot-level evaluation of electrolysers and fuel cells, digital twins development, and test zones for containerised pilot demonstrators for industrial-scale products.
- Aligned with the government's vision for energy independence by 2047, the Centre aims to accelerate the growth of a viable hydrogen economy through localisation and public-private collaborations.
In a collaborative effort between Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the state government, and IIT Madras, a state-of-the-art green hydrogen research facility, the HTWO Centre, is being established at the IIT Madras' Discovery Satellite Campus in Thaiyur, Chennai. The facility, unveiled by T.R.B. Rajaa, is set to be operational by 2026. With a focus on innovation in green hydrogen technology, the Centre will house advanced computational and experimental laboratories. It will also enable the pilot-level evaluation of electrolysers and fuel cells, the development of digital twins of hydrogen infrastructure, and test zones for industrial-scale products. The Centre, under Hyundai's HTWO brand, aims to be a hub for industrial-scale hydrogen research and innovation. The initiative aligns with the government's goal of energy independence by 2047, emphasizing the growth of a viable hydrogen economy through localisation of the value chain and fostering public-private collaborations. This collaborative effort signifies a significant step towards promoting sustainability, energy transition, and technological innovation in the region.