Hydrogen Energy

Introduction

Hydrogen is a clean fuel. It can be used in a broad range of applications, substituting fossil fuels. This Ministry has taken up R&D projects on various aspects of hydrogen energy including production, storage and uses of hydrogen as a fuel. As a result of initiatives taken by this Ministry, the applications of hydrogen in fuel cells for power generation have been demonstrated .

Hydrogen fuelled small power generating sets, two wheelers and catalytic combustion systems have also been developed and demonstrated.

Objectives

• Study/establishment of feasibility of the production of hydrogen by various processes/technologies
• Development of materials/processes for storage of hydrogen.
• Support projects on utilisation of hydrogen as a fuel for stationary as well as mobile applications

Activities

• Research in materials/processes for production, storage and uses of hydrogen as a fuel
• Development and applications of hydrogen for power generation and transport sector
• Training/ manpower development.

Ongoing Projects

• Pilot scale production of hydrogen through septum cells
• Hydrogen energy R&D activities and analyses for application and commercialisation
• Development of low-polluting hydrogen-diesel dual fuel engine
• Development of hydrogen storage device with Indian Mischmetal Laves phase AB2 alloys

Achievements

• Environmentally benign processes/technologies for the production of hydrogen developed and demonstrated
• Materials/alloys/methods developed for storage of hydrogen as metal hydrides
• Hydrogen based fuel cell power systems, two-wheelers, catalytic combustion systems, etc.developed and demonstrated

Thrust Areas

• Research on materials, technology development and up-gradation in the area of hydrogen energy
• Production of hydrogen by environmentally benign methods at affordable prices
• Applications of hydrogen as a fuel
• Creation/expansion of infrastructure

Potential Applications

• Production of electricity, water and heat for various end uses
• Industrial
• Surface transportation
• Residential
• Commercial/consumer
• Electrification of remote locations/villages

Main Application

Hydrogen Energy

For further information please contact

Ministry of Non-Conventonal Energy Sources,
Govt. of India
Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Tel: 91 11 2436 0707/ 2436 0404
Fax: 91 11 2436 1298