TKIL Industries Partners with Switzerland’s SoHHytec to Foray into Green Hydrogen
TKIL Industries has entered the green hydrogen sector through a strategic investment in Switzerland-based SoHHytec SA. It will leverage SoHHytec’s proprietary artificial photosynthesis technology to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, including solar and wind, for industrial applications in India.
December 05, 2024. By Mrinmoy Dey
The collaboration will see TKIL Industries leverage SoHHytec’s proprietary artificial photosynthesis (photo-electrolysis) technology, to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, including solar and wind, for industrial applications.
As part of the agreement, TKIL Industries will be the exclusive partner in India for SoHHytec to manufacture and supply specific equipment and machinery as well as implement and install green hydrogen projects. The company will also support SoHHytec in developing the supply chain for manufacturing green hydrogen equipment locally in India, giving a major boost to ‘Make in India’ for this critical sector.
Talking about the investment and collaboration for entering the green hydrogen business, Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director and CEO, TKIL Industries, said, “It is a clear part of our strategy to expand our business operations into high growth sectors oriented towards sustainability and emission reduction. Green hydrogen is critical for enabling the green transition of hard-to-abate sectors. Our collaboration with SoHHytec marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to a sustainable, low-carbon future.”
He further added, “By combining SoHHytec's advanced technology and solution with our extensive industry experience, we are poised to accelerate green hydrogen production in India and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s clean energy objectives. Further, this partnership is a critical step forward for the ‘Make in India’ initiative for such a critical sector. The market response has been fantastic and we are confident of announcing our first orders shortly.”
Dr. Saurabh Tembhurne, CEO and Founder, SoHHytec, stated, “By combining our cutting-edge technology and solution with TKIL Industries’ manufacturing and industrial project execution expertise, we are confident this partnership will play a critical role in the global energy transformation journey.”
Talking about the technology, he added, “Today, SoHHytec’s technology is without doubt, the market leader in terms of offering the lowest cost per kg of green hydrogen produced. Our artificial photosynthesis (photo-electrolysis) process is proven and highly flexible, providing off-grid capability and as well synchronising with solar and other green energy power sources. Furthermore, SoHHytec’s solution is highly recyclable and can be deployed majorly using locally sourced materials.”
The green hydrogen produced will serve critical industrial sectors such as steel, fertilizers, bio-chemicals, cement, and transportation— industries essential to India’s energy transition and industrial decarbonisation goals. As an example, this technology already offers around 50 percent cost reduction on a per km basis compared to conventional ICE vehicles. This collaboration is designed to meet the rising demand for clean, sustainable energy solutions, while simultaneously contributing to India’s industrial growth and carbon reduction targets.
Green hydrogen is emerging as a pivotal solution to decarbonise industrial sectors with high emissions. This partnership aligns with India’s National Hydrogen Mission, which aims to establish the country as a global leader in green hydrogen by 2030.
In line with this mission, TKIL Industries and SoHHytec will work to develop and deploy cutting-edge hydrogen production projects in key industrial regions across India, ensuring scalability and widespread adoption of green hydrogen technologies.
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