Indus Towers and IIT Madras Join Forces for R&D Laboratories

By siliconindia  |  Saturday, 24 February 2024, 08:18:03 AM IST

Indus Towers and IIT Madras Join Forces for R&D Laboratories
Indus Towers, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, has inaugurated Research & Development (R&D) facilities dedicated to Green Hydrogen and Battery Management Systems at the IIT Madras campus. The aim is to develop a solar-driven hydrogen generation setup, leveraging fuel cells to supply energy to the load. According to IIT Madras, the Green Hydrogen Microgrid demonstrates fully sustainable hydrogen production using monocrystalline solar panels, alkaline/PEM electrolyzers, and PEM fuel cells.
Simultaneously, the Battery Engineering Lab is working on advancing a Battery Management System (BMS) to guarantee secure and dependable battery operation across various applications. This initiative encompasses precise state assessments for the Battery Pack, longevity forecasting, and efficient thermal management, addressing the extensive utilization of rechargeable Li-ion batteries in various industries.
“Indus Towers’ Corporate Social Responsibility is focused on maximizing the renewable energy mix ratio over fossil fuels. We are committed to supporting R&D towards newer sources of energy under our Flagship CSR Program – Pragati. We are very excited today about the inauguration of the Green Hydrogen Micro Grid and Battery Engineering Lab under our CSR engagement with IITM. I am confident that it will be path-breaking in India’s journey towards Energy Independence", said Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Regulatory Officer and CSR at Indus Towers.
“These state-of-the-art labs at IIT Madras represent a significant step towards a more sustainable future. I am grateful to Indus Towers Limited for supporting IITM to set up the Green Hydrogen Microgrid Lab and Battery Engineering Research Lab,” said Professor Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations of IIT Madras. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries across industries.

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