Indian solar-panel maker Oriana Power will build a new electrolyser Gigafactory in India. The factory will use pressurized alkaline technology from US start-up Splitwaters. It aims to reduce upfront green hydrogen project costs by up to 30%. This move could revolutionize the green hydrogen industry in India.
Phased Approach: 500MW by 2026, 1GW by 2027
Deepak Bawa, CEO of Houston-based Splitwaters, revealed the factory’s phased approach. The first phase, set for completion in 2026, will have a 500MW capacity. Further expansion to 1GW is planned for 2027. The facility will also produce balance-of-plant equipment. This will provide project developers with turnkey plug-and-play modules.
Strategic Alliance: Oriana Power and Splitwaters
Under this strategic alliance:
- Oriana Power will lead business development and project execution in India
- They will provide electrolyzers and all required equipment for green hydrogen projects
- They will also offer EPC services to clients in India
The equipment will be based on Splitwaters’ innovative technology and modular approach. This one-stop-shop solution aims to reduce CAPEX by up to 30%. It will make green hydrogen and e-Fuel projects more efficient and affordable.
Splitwaters’ Cutting-Edge Technology
Splitwaters claims to produce an “over 80% efficiency electrolyser stack.” It “responds quickly to renewable energy fluctuations” with a 12-15 year lifetime. This is higher than the typical eight-to-ten-year lifespans of alkaline stacks. Initially, Splitwaters will supply equipment from the United States. The two companies are working on setting up a factory in India.
The Future of Green Hydrogen in India
The factory’s location has not been revealed. A photo suggests the agreement is a non-binding MoU. Despite no evidence of Splitwaters deploying electrolysers, this collaboration has potential. It could significantly impact the green hydrogen industry in India. The partnership may make green hydrogen more accessible and cost-effective.
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