Ceres Power has achieved a significant milestone in collaboration with Shell by successfully commissioning India's first megawatt-scale solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) demonstrator system at Shell’s Technology Centre in Bangalore. This system is capable of producing up to 600 kilograms of hydrogen per day with an impressive efficiency of 37 kWh per kilogram. The innovative metal-supported SOEC design allows operation at lower temperatures, boosting system robustness and potentially decreasing operating costs, aiming towards a commercially scalable solution for industrial hydrogen applications. The operational phase of the demonstrator signifies a pivotal moment for India's green hydrogen ecosystem, showcasing how Ceres's high-efficiency technology can scale to meet industry demands and enable economically viable hydrogen production for various sectors like green steel, ammonia, and synthetic fuels. This achievement aligns with India's ambition to develop significant green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, contributing to a cleaner industrial future powered by hydrogen. Shell's support in the installation, integration, and safety assurance aspects of the SOEC system has been crucial in bringing this project to fruition. Through collaboration with Ceres, Shell emphasizes the importance of hydrogen in a low-carbon energy system and the significance of lower-cost electrolysed hydrogen production. The successful commissioning of the MW-scale SOEC system represents a milestone in the journey towards more efficient, cost-effective, and scalable electrolyser systems, driving the future of clean hydrogen technology.