IIT M and industries to partner on green hydrogen R&D
IIT Madras along with IITM Research Park is going to work with industries and research institutes on industrial R&D needs, skill development, creating incubators, testing/validation standards and policy advocacy in the green hydrogen sector. This is a part of the Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster in Tamil Nadu (HVIC-TN) initiative, which comprises nearly 30 companies, IIT Madras Research Park, Guidance Tamil Nadu and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) besides a few consulates.
A key outcome expected, is to make HVIC-TN the hub of industrial R&D requirements to bring green hydrogen at an economical price and scale. This initiative aims to contribute significantly towards the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
At the HVIC-Tamil Nadu stakeholders meeting, Dr T R B Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, said, “HVIC is in line with Tamil Nadu’s goal of manufacturing electrolyzers, exporting green hydrogen or its derivatives and developing hydrogen economy in the state.” The minister also emphasised on the importance of creating skilled human resources and talents to meet with the industry’s requirements. He highlighted the opportunities available for entrepreneurial activities through various state government start-up initiatives.
