Mangaluru: The Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management showcased a groundbreaking 25kW anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyser, a system that efficiently produces hydrogen by splitting water. This green method promises to be more affordable than existing hydrogen production technologies, reports The Times of India.
The demonstration took place on Wednesday during the Hydrogen Innovation Day hosted by the college.
The AEM electrolyser was developed by Hydgen, a company focused on creating advanced electrolyser systems and components. The company aims to empower industries and governments to transition to independent and cost-effective clean energy sources, thereby reducing their carbon emissions and increasing their operational independence.
Dr. Krishna Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of Hydgen, explained that the product is patented and entirely manufactured in India. A key advantage of the AEM technology, he noted, is its ability to produce hydrogen on-site without generating carbon dioxide. He further highlighted that the hydrogen production utilizes solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources, contributing to clean energy initiatives.
Dr. Kumar also pointed out that while AEM technology is currently used in China and European countries, the systems demonstrated at Sahyadri College are the first of their kind in India. Hydgen has plans to expand production in the future to achieve greater capacity.
Regarding their target market, Dr. Kumar stated that the technology is a commercially viable solution designed to enable industries to produce their own hydrogen. Key sectors include fertilisers, steel, chemical manufacturing, and refineries. “At Hydgen, our goal is to make dependable, cost-effective hydrogen production accessible to industries everywhere,” he said. “By enabling on-demand, on-site production, we help businesses take control of their hydrogen supply—reducing risks, improving operational efficiency, and gaining a strategic advantage in increasingly competitive markets.”
Stakeholders indicated their ambition to scale up to facilities ten times larger within the next one to two years and to reach all sectors that utilize hydrogen. “We are also exploring opportunities in the transportation sector, with a focus on commercial vehicles. Karnataka is an ambitious industry,” added Michael Gryseels, Chairman of Hydgen.
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