Pune: TKIL Industries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune, to establish a Green Hydrogen Microgrid System with Fuel Cell Energy Storage at the institute’s campus.
The project will use technology developed by SoHHytec SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is intended to demonstrate sustainable and decentralised energy solutions for off-grid applications, Indian Chemical News reported.
The initiative marks a step towards expanding the use of green hydrogen in defence infrastructure while strengthening collaboration between industry and defence institutions in clean energy development.
Under the project, the microgrid will combine green hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell-based power generation to create a self-sustaining energy system designed for off-grid environments.
According to TKIL Industries, the system will integrate SoHHytec’s solar-powered hydrogen production technology, bringing together renewable power generation, hydrogen production and fuel cell energy storage within a single microgrid platform. The approach is aimed at reducing reliance on conventional energy sources while supporting decentralised power generation.
Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TKIL Industries, said the collaboration with CME Pune reflects efforts to advance sustainable and future-focused energy infrastructure for off-grid use. He noted that green hydrogen is increasingly being viewed as an important component in building resilient and low-carbon energy systems.
Suresh Agasthi, Head of Green Hydrogen at TKIL Industries, said the project combines hydrogen production, fuel cell storage and microgrid integration to demonstrate how decentralised energy systems can contribute to more sustainable infrastructure and support India’s transition towards cleaner energy technologies.
At CME Pune, the facility will operate as a live demonstration and research platform for studying hydrogen-based energy systems and microgrid applications. The project is also expected to provide practical learning opportunities for future engineers and defence personnel in emerging clean energy technologies.
A spokesperson for the College of Military Engineering said the green hydrogen microgrid would support research and feasibility studies while aligning with the institution’s focus on developing future-ready energy solutions for defence infrastructure.
