Indus Towers in association with Indian Institute of Technology Madras launches R&D laboratories
These laboratories will focus on Battery Management System and Hydrogen with Solar Integration
Chennai, 23rd February 2024: Indus Towers Limited, in association with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, recently launched the Research &Development Laboratories focusing on Green Hydrogen and Battery Management System at IIT Madras Campus. These labs were inaugurated by Mr Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Regulatory Officer and CSR, Indus Towers in the presence of Prof. Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Dean Global Engagement and Prof. R. Sarathi, Dean Planning, IIT Madras.
The objective is to create a solar-powered hydrogen generation system, utilizing fuel cells to power the load. The Green Hydrogen Microgrid showcases 100% green hydrogen production through monocrystalline solar panels, alkaline/PEM electrolyzers, and PEM fuel cells. In parallel, the Battery Engineering Lab with the development of 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.
Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Regulatory Officer and CSR, Indus Towers said, “Indus Towers’ Corporate Social Responsibility is focused to maximize the ratio of renewable energy mix 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 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.”
Reiterating the importance of these R&D initiatives, Prof Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean Alumni and Corporate Relations said, “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.”
The laboratories have been successfully established with the continued efforts of faculty members and researchers of IIT Madras.
