Jadavpur University Green Hydrogen Centre to Launch September 30 With ₹8.18 Crore Research Project

Jadavpur University is set to inaugurate a new Centre of Excellence for research and development in green hydrogen on September 30, 2026. The project has received approval from the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and will bring the university together with major industrial partners to develop technologies for cleaner energy production, storage and industrial use.

The Centre of Excellence will be inaugurated at Technology Bhavan on the Jadavpur University campus in Kolkata. The project has a total budget of approximately ₹8.18 crore.

Jadavpur University Green Hydrogen Centre: Key Details

One of Four Green Hydrogen CoE Proposals Selected

Jadavpur University's proposal is among four projects selected by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for establishing Centres of Excellence under the green hydrogen research and development programme.

The initiative forms part of the broader National Green Hydrogen Mission, which seeks to develop India's capabilities across green hydrogen production, storage, transportation and industrial use.

What Will Jadavpur University Research?

The new centre will focus on technologies that could make green hydrogen easier to produce, store and use at industrial scale.

One key research area identified by the university is the development of more efficient methods for compressing hydrogen. Compression is important because hydrogen has a low volumetric energy density and usually needs specialised storage and handling systems before it can be transported or used efficiently.

The project is also expected to examine applications of green hydrogen in major industrial sectors including:

• Power generation
• Steel production
• Fertiliser manufacturing
• Hydrogen storage and compression
• Industrial decarbonisation
• Clean-energy technology development

How Will the Industry Partnership Work?

Jadavpur University will serve primarily as the project's knowledge and research partner, carrying out technology development and academic research.

Steel Authority of India Limited and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited are expected to help test and apply relevant technologies in industrial environments, while Damodar Valley Corporation is a major project partner and co-funder.

Who Is Funding the Project?

The ₹8.18 crore project will be funded jointly by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Damodar Valley Corporation, with the two organisations contributing equal shares, according to the university's vice-chancellor.

This structure links public research funding with industry participation, allowing laboratory work to be tested against real-world requirements in power, steel and fertiliser operations.

Jadavpur University Already Has Hydrogen Research Experience

The university is not starting from scratch in hydrogen technology. Researchers associated with Jadavpur University have previously worked on projects involving solar-driven green hydrogen generation, fuel cells, hydrogen purification and advanced membrane technologies.

Earlier research has included solar-energy-driven hydrogen generation from water using photocatalytic materials as well as fuel-cell systems and hydrogen-related energy technologies.

Why the New Centre Matters

Green hydrogen is produced using renewable electricity and can potentially reduce emissions in sectors where direct electrification is difficult. Steel, fertilisers, heavy industry and long-duration energy storage are among the areas where hydrogen technologies are being explored globally.

The Jadavpur University centre is therefore expected to combine academic research with industrial testing, giving researchers and students greater access to applied clean-energy projects.

The inauguration on September 30 will mark the formal launch of the centre, after which research and technology-development activities are expected to expand under the approved project framework.