Thermax and HydrogenPro partners to indigenise alkaline water electrolysis solution

By Staff Report August 12, 2025 11:25 pm IST

Through a comprehensive technology transfer, Thermax will engineer and manufacture key systems and balance-of-plant components of the electrolyser for integration with stacks.

Thermax, an energy and environment solutions provider, partnered with HydrogenPro, the green hydrogen technology and systems provider, for alkaline electrolysers. As part of the technology licensing and agreement for supply of stacks, including any future upgrades and technical support from HydrogenPro, Thermax will have exclusive rights in India for the supply, installation, commissioning, and after-sales services of alkaline electrolyser systems based on HydrogenPro’s technology, which will be effective immediately and available for deployment in ongoing Indian green hydrogen projects.

HydrogenPro brings proven electrolyser technology that fully complies with international standards and certifications. HydrogenPro’s in-house expertise in advanced electrode development and coating delivers high-efficiency systems.

Thermax and HydrogenPro will collaborate on the joint development of advanced solutions to meet evolving market needs. As a significant first step, a state-of-the-art test station for short stacks will be established at Thermax’s facility in Pune.

Commenting on the partnership, Ashish Bhandari, MD & CEO, Thermax, said, “Our association with HydrogenPro marks an important step in expanding our green hydrogen portfolio. This collaboration enables us to immediately offer market-ready alkaline technology-based solutions for deployment across industries in India. By combining HydrogenPro’s proven technology with Thermax’s engineering and project execution expertise, we will deliver integrated, localised, state-of-the-art alkaline electrolyser solutions with complete lifecycle support. This partnership reinforces our commitment to advancing industrial decarbonisation and supporting India’s energy transition.”

Jarle Dragvik, CEO, HydrogenPro, said, “India, with its strong development in renewable energy, is one of the fastest-growing hydrogen markets. The partnership with Thermax provides us with an important entry into the country and a solid market foothold. Our goal is to enable the decarbonisation of industry through the use of green hydrogen, particularly in sectors with few or no renewable alternatives to current operational practices. India is striving to decarbonise their industries and modernise power generation, and this closely aligns with our technology.”

With this collaboration, Thermax will offer end-to-end integrated green hydrogen solutions — encompassing the supply of electrolyser systems, turnkey project execution on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) basis, and value-added services to ensure optimal performance of green hydrogen production plants.