Indus Towers, IIT-Madras launch R&D laboratories, focus on Green Hydrogen, Battery Management System

In parallel, the Battery Engineering Lab with the development of a Battery Management System (BMS) ensures safe and reliable battery performance in diverse applications.

Indus Towers, in association with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, has launched the Research & Development (R&D) laboratories focusing on Green Hydrogen and Battery Management Systems at the IIT Madras campus.

The objective is to create a solar-powered hydrogen generation system, utilising fuel cells to power the load. The Green Hydrogen Microgrid showcases 100 percent green hydrogen production through monocrystalline solar panels, alkaline/PEM electrolyzers and PEM fuel cells, IIT Madras said.

In parallel, the Battery Engineering Lab's development of a Battery Management System (BMS) ensures safe and reliable battery performance in diverse applications. This project reflects accurate state estimations for the Battery Pack, lifespan prediction, and effective thermal control, catering to the widespread use of rechargeable Li-ion batteries across industries.

“Indus Towers’ Corporate Social Responsibility is focused on maximising 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.