TKIL Industries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune, a premier institution of the Indian Army, to install a Green Hydrogen Microgrid System with Fuel Cell Energy Storage at the CME campus. 

 

The project will leverage advanced technology from SoHHytec SA, Lausanne, Switzerland, and is aimed at demonstrating sustainable, resilient and decentralized energy solutions for off-grid applications.

 

The collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing green hydrogen adoption for defence infrastructure while strengthening industry-defence cooperation in clean energy. 

 

The project will integrate green hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell-based power generation within a microgrid framework, delivering a clean, reliable and self-sustaining energy solution for off-grid environments.

 

"Our collaboration with the College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune marks an important step toward advancing sustainable and future-ready energy infrastructure for off-grid applications," said Vivek Bhatia, MD & CEO, TKIL Industries.

 

"At a time when global conversations around alternative fuels and energy security are gaining momentum, green hydrogen is emerging as a key enabler of resilient, decentralized, and low-carbon energy systems. Through this initiative, and by leveraging SoHHytec’s advanced technology, we aim to demonstrate the potential of next-generation hydrogen solutions for off-grid infrastructure."

 

The system will incorporate SoHHytec's solar-driven hydrogen production technology, combining renewable energy generation, hydrogen production and fuel cell-based energy storage into a single integrated microgrid. The solution is designed to reduce dependence on conventional energy sources while enabling efficient, decentralized power generation.

 

"Our collaboration with CME Pune reflects TKIL Industries’ growing focus on building future-ready clean energy solutions across off-grid and industrial applications. 

 

"The project brings together green hydrogen production, fuel cell storage, and microgrid integration to demonstrate how decentralized energy systems can support resilient and sustainable infrastructure while advancing India’s transition towards alternative fuels and cleaner energy technologies," said Suresh Agasthi, Head – Green Hydrogen, TKIL Industries.

 

At CME, the project will function as a live demonstration and research platform, enabling studies on hydrogen-based energy systems and microgrid applications. It is also expected to provide practical exposure to future engineers and defence personnel in emerging clean energy technologies.

 

"The green hydrogen microgrid at CME will serve as a critical platform for undertaking research and feasibility study. It aligns with our focus on providing future-ready energy solutions for defence infrastructure," said a spokesperson from the College of Military Engineering, Pune.