"Building the Backbone of India's Green Hydrogen Future"

...says Srinivas Suthram, Head - Business Development, Kshema Power, in conversation with Kaushal Dighavkar. He discusses the critical role of EPC players in enabling large-scale hydrogen infrastructure, integrating renewables with advanced technology, and leveraging global learnings to accelerate India's clean energy transition.

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How do you see EPC players contributing to the large-scale infrastructure required for India’s green hydrogen transition?

As a leader in the industry, I strongly believe that EPC players are fundamental to India’s green hydrogen transition. It is not just about building infrastructure, it is about enabling a whole new energy ecosystem that will power India’s sustainable future. Leveraging engineering expertise, advanced project management capabilities, and an integrated approach is critical to delivering large-scale green hydrogen projects. By focusing on efficiency, innovation, and sustainability, key challenges around cost, scale, and timeline are addressed effectively. The role goes beyond construction; driving collaboration across stakeholders to ensure technology and execution come together seamlessly, building a clean energy infrastructure that supports India's climate goals and energy security.

In what ways can renewable energy sources like wind and solar be effectively integrated to power hydrogen systems?

Effectively integrating renewable energy sources such as wind and solar to power hydrogen systems requires a well-designed, technology-driven approach. The biggest challenge lies in the intermittent nature of renewables, making advanced energy management systems and efficient power-to-hydrogen solutions essential. Smart inverters, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics help balance energy supply and demand, ensuring electrolysis units operate optimally even during fluctuations in solar or wind generation.