HSL Partners with Korean Company for Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology in India's Maritime Sector
Key Ideas
- HSL collaborates with a Korean fuel cell technology company and an Indian partner to introduce hydrogen fuel cell technology in the Indian maritime sector.
- The partnership aims to promote India's Green Hydrogen mission and showcases the country's manufacturing capabilities on a global scale.
- Hydrogen fuel cells ranging from 250 kW to 2 MW will provide sustainable alternatives to conventional diesel-powered systems in various marine applications.
- The modular design of the fuel cells allows for easy integration into different vessels, offering flexible and robust solutions to the maritime industry's power requirements.
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), based in Visakhapatnam, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Korean fuel cell technology company and an Indian industry partner, Lotus Wireless Private Limited, to introduce hydrogen fuel cell technology to the Indian maritime sector. This collaboration is part of HSL's efforts to support India's Green Hydrogen mission. The Korean company develops the cells, ranging from 250 kW to 2 MW, which will be utilized by HSL for green vessels. While the usage is yet to commence, the partnership also opens up opportunities for export, allowing India to demonstrate its manufacturing prowess globally. HSL's focus on customized and standardized solutions ensures that these technologies meet diverse customer needs, promoting the widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology in marine applications. The advanced fuel cells are fully class-certified, scalable, and designed for deployment in various marine platforms like ferries, tugs, and coastal vessels. Their modular design facilitates easy integration into both new and existing vessels, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel-powered systems in the maritime sector.