Revolutionizing Telecom Operations: India's Innovative Hydrogen Fuel Cell Backup Power Solution
Key Ideas
  • An innovative hydrogen fuel cell-based backup power solution has been developed for India's telecom towers, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions.
  • The Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology offers a sustainable alternative to diesel generators, with water vapor as the only by-product.
  • The plug-and-play model by ARCI's Centre for Fuel Cell Technology in Pune ensures transportability, reduced dependency on diesel, scalability, and a lower carbon footprint.
  • The successful demonstration of PEM fuel cells in telecom tower power supply in Pune showcases the potential to revolutionize India's telecom operations and accelerate the clean energy transition.
In a groundbreaking development for India's renewable energy and telecom sectors, a hydrogen fuel cell-based backup power solution has been created to ensure uninterrupted connectivity while promoting clean energy adoption. This innovative model, catered for telecom towers, provides a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional diesel generators, aligning with the country's renewable energy objectives. The Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology employed generates electricity using water vapor as the sole by-product, offering a cleaner and low-maintenance energy source. The Department of Telecommunications and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India have been actively encouraging the adoption of green energy in telecom operations, with PEM fuel cells directly supporting this initiative. The plug-and-play model developed by the Centre for Fuel Cell Technology in Pune allows for easy handling, transportability, and shared use among multiple towers. A successful demonstration of this technology in Pune has highlighted its benefits of transportability, reduced dependency on diesel, scalability, and lower carbon footprint. This advancement signifies a significant step towards revolutionizing India's telecom operations and advancing the nation's clean energy transition.
ADVANCEH2

Our vision is to be the world's leading online platform for advancing the use of hydrogen as a critical piece needed to deliver net-zero initiatives and the promise of a clean H2 energy future.

© 2025 AdvanceH2, LLC. All rights reserved.