Larsen and Toubro has commissioned its first indigenously manufactured hydrogen electrolyser at the green hydrogen plant in Hazira, Gujarat.
The company said this significes L&T Electrolyser Ltd's foray into the domestic electrolyser manufacturing.
"Featuring a rated power capacity of 1 MW (expandable to 2 MW), this electrolyser can produce 200 Nm3/Hr of hydrogen. It is equipped with two stacks and an electrolyser processing unit ML-400, and offers exceptional flexibility and thermal stability," the company said in a stock exchange filing, adding that in the coming weeks, the electrolyser would be undergoing rigorous testing to optimise its performance.
Hydrogen is made by splitting H2O (water) into two molecules -- hydrogen and oxygen — via electrolysis, which is an electrical process. The method requires electrolysers, and if the same is powered by renewable energy, then the product formed is green hydrogen — a fuel that is free of greenhouse emissions.
Larsen and Toubro's newly-incorporated entity L&T Electrolysers focuses on manufacturing pressurised alkaline electrolysers using technology from McPhy Energy in France. It said it is planning on leveraging its upcoming giga-scale Hazira facility to meet the growing green hydrogen demand, maximising product localisation via enhanced local supply chain and automation for cost-competitiveness.
"This advancement significantly bolsters our offerings across the value chain, showcasing L&T as a global force in the clean energy space," said Subramanian Sarma, the whole-time director and senior EVP (Energy) at L&T.
Meanwhile, Derek M Shah, the senior VP and head of the green energy business at L&T said the company's commitment to localisation in this project goes beyond just cost-efficiency. "It empowers the Indian supply chain, creates exciting opportunities for skilled professionals, and aligns perfectly with the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'."
L&T shares ended 0.31% higher at ₹3,481 apiece on Thursday, February 29. The stock has gained 64.56% in the past year.
