BPCL and KPIT Technologies Fuel Hydrogen Mobility in Kerala
Key Ideas
  • BPCL partners with KPIT Technologies to establish Hydrogen Refuelling Stations in Kochi and Trivandrum, advancing hydrogen-based mobility in Kerala.
  • The collaboration aims to gather real-world data on fuel cell buses' performance under Kerala's climatic conditions to support future extensive deployment.
  • BPCL plans to create high-purity green hydrogen for buses using locally developed alkaline electrolyser, contributing to a sustainable energy ecosystem in India.
  • This initiative signifies a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for public transport, aligning with India's green energy goals.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and KPIT Technologies have joined forces to drive hydrogen-based mobility initiatives in Kerala, as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The memorandum of understanding signed at the Global Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Summit in Kochi outlines plans to establish Hydrogen Refuelling Stations in Kochi and Trivandrum, enabling safe and sustainable hydrogen-powered public transport between the two cities. The collaboration, witnessed by notable figures including government officials from the Kerala State Government and Central Government, will promote indigenous hydrogen technology by deploying locally developed alkaline electrolyser for hydrogen production and an indigenously designed fuel cell-powered bus. The partnership aims to gather essential real-world insights on fuel cell buses' performance in Kerala's diverse climatic conditions, ensuring the reliability of fuel cell technology for future extensive deployment. BPCL's Hydrogen Refuelling Stations will produce high-purity green hydrogen for buses, supporting a sustainable energy ecosystem. This move towards hydrogen-powered mobility aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, emphasizing the integration of homegrown technologies for clean transport solutions. The initiative will not only evaluate the operational reliability and feasibility of fuel cell stacks but also promote broader adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles across India. As BPCL and KPIT Technologies collaborate to build a robust hydrogen ecosystem, they aim to provide clean, efficient, and locally developed solutions for public transport, reinforcing India's commitment to green energy solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
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