IIT Kanpur to Establish Centre of Excellence for Green Hydrogen
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | IIT Kanpur |
| Initiative | Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Green Hydrogen (Named ECOGEN) |
| Policy Support | Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy 2024 |
| Approving Agency | Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) |
| Primary Objective | Advance green hydrogen production, storage, utilization, and integration |
| Key Research Areas | Hydrogen Energy Generation, Storage, Utilization, System Integration |
| State Goals | Promote R&D, industrial investment, tech commercialization, skill development, sustainable infrastructure |
| National Relevance | Supports India's net-zero and clean energy transition goals |