Sterling & Wilson announced collaboration between Sterling Generators and Spanish company Tecnicas Reunidas to jointly develop a one megawatt electric (MWe) hydrogen electrolyser in India. The electrolyser, which is a crucial component in the production of green hydrogen, is scheduled to be operational by the final quarter of 2024 and has the potential to be expanded to 10 MW, according to Sterling & Wilson.
Sanjay Jadhav, CEO, Sterling Generators, mentioned that the partnership will enhance India’s commitment to adopting green hydrogen as a significant element in its ambitious renewable energy objectives. He emphasized that leveraging India’s abundant solar and wind resources will provide a strategic advantage in the production of green hydrogen.
Hydrogen, being universal, lightweight, and highly reactive, serves as a valuable fuel source. Electrolysis, the process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity, occurs within a unit known as an electrolyser. The process involves the application of an electrical current to separate hydrogen and oxygen molecules in water.
When the electricity used in electrolysis is sourced from renewable energy, the resulting hydrogen production is devoid of carbon dioxide emissions, known as green hydrogen. As reported by businessline, electrolysis presents a promising avenue for generating carbon-free hydrogen from renewable resources.
