Thermax's Green Hydrogen Initiative: SOEC Facility Inauguration in Pune
Key Ideas
- Thermax inaugurated a pilot facility in Pune dedicated to Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) technology for green hydrogen production.
- The company aims to develop a pressurized SOEC system in collaboration with UK-based technology partner CERES to reduce the Levelised Cost of Hydrogen.
- Thermax's green hydrogen strategy aligns with its efforts to provide cost-effective, scalable hydrogen solutions to support India's decarbonization goals.
- The company's diversified business segments cover industrial products, infrastructure, green solutions, and chemicals, driving growth in sustainable energy applications.
Thermax, a provider of energy and environment solutions, has inaugurated a pilot facility in Pune dedicated to the development of Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) technology for green hydrogen production. Over the next 11 months, Thermax will collaborate with UK-based CERES to develop a pressurized SOEC system aimed at reducing the Levelised Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH). The company's green hydrogen strategy focuses on designing a modular, high-efficiency solution. The pilot facility inauguration ceremony was attended by the core team leading Thermax's green hydrogen innovations.
Besides the SOEC facility, Thermax boasts a robust manufacturing network with ten plants in India and a total of fourteen globally, supporting sustainable energy and industrial applications. The company operates through four key business segments: Industrial Products, Industrial Infrastructure, Green Solutions, and Chemicals, catering to various industries such as metals, cement, and food & beverage.
In addition to manufacturing, Thermax provides operations and maintenance services for industrial utilities and power plants. The digital platform Thermax EDGE Live utilizes AI/ML-driven analytics for real-time data insights. The company's commitment to green innovation and energy transition is evident in its move to deliver cost-effective, scalable hydrogen solutions to aid India's decarbonization goals. Thermax's initiatives in green hydrogen align with its broader objective of driving industrial growth in sustainable energy applications.