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Japan Agrees to Set Up Green Hydrogen Centre of Excellence in Uttar Pradesh

The commitment paves the way for technology transfers to expand domestic green hydrogen production

Overview

  • Japanese entrepreneurs have formalized plans to establish a Centre of Excellence for green hydrogen in Uttar Pradesh following meetings in Tokyo.
  • Delegates are negotiating transfers of advanced electrolyzer and fuel-cell manufacturing technology to enable local production of clean energy.
  • The UP team toured Yamanashi Prefecture facilities, including the NESRAD Green Hydrogen Plant, Suntory Hakushu power-to-gas unit, and the University of Yamanashi’s research center.
  • Inderjit Singh, director of UPNEDA, urged deeper international collaboration to boost solar, hydroelectric, and biomass power alongside hydrogen.
  • Engagement with Toyota’s Mirai fuel cell vehicle highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s roadmap for integrating zero-emission mobility into its transport network.