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Fuel Cell Technology

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Manufacturers in India

Advait is setting up domestic manufacturing of PEM (proton exchange membrane) hydrogen fuel cells with TECO Fuel Cell Technology AS of Norway and AVL List GmbH of Austria. The programme brings a 400 kW fuel cell module and a 100 kW fuel cell stack to India for stationary power, heavy-duty mobility and maritime use.

A fuel cell turns hydrogen back into electricity. It completes Advait's hydrogen value chain: solar generates power, electrolysers make hydrogen, and fuel cells supply clean power where and when it is needed.

PEM hydrogen fuel cell system by Advait, a fuel cell manufacturer in India
400 kWHydrogen fuel cell module, co-developed by TECO and AVL
100 kWFuel cell stack for local manufacture in India
Q1 2027Target production for stationary fuel cell energy and data centres
Q1 2028Target production for heavy-duty transport and mobility
The Technology

How a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Works

A hydrogen fuel cell makes electricity from hydrogen and the oxygen in air. It does this through an electrochemical reaction, not by burning fuel. The only by-products are water and heat, which makes it one of the cleanest forms of fuel cell energy.

Single cells are layered into a stack. Stacks are then built into modules with air supply, hydrogen management, cooling and power electronics. To get more power, you add more stacks and modules.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Diagram

HydrogenFuel supplied to the anode
Air (oxygen)Supplied to the cathode
PEM fuel cell stack AnodeMembraneCathode
ElectricityDC power for the load
Water + heatThe only by-products
Hydrogen fuel cell diagram: hydrogen splits at the anode, protons pass through the membrane, and electrons flow out as electricity before meeting oxygen at the cathode to form water.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Benefits Why hydrogen

Zero combustion, so no smoke at the point of use; only water and heat come out. Power runs for as long as hydrogen is supplied. PEM fuel cells start quickly, follow changing load well, and scale from a 100 kW stack to multi-megawatt systems.

Fuel Cell vs Battery Duration

A battery stores a fixed amount of energy and has to be recharged. A fuel cell keeps generating power as long as hydrogen is supplied, so run time depends on the hydrogen store, not the fuel cell. This suits long-duration backup and heavy-duty use where battery weight or charging time is a limit.

Technology Partnership

Global Technology. Indian Manufacturing.

Advait's fuel cell programme is part of its wider hydrogen solutions business. It is built on a structured technology partnership covering knowledge transfer, joint engineering, testing and validation, and long-term technical cooperation.

IndiaAdvait

Local manufacturing, adaptation, deployment and market development in India.

NorwayTECO Fuel Cell Technology AS

Develops and commercialises fuel cell systems for stationary, mobility and maritime use.

AustriaAVL List GmbH

Co-development partner for the 400 kW module. Supports development, simulation, validation and testing.

Feb 2025

Strategic partnership with TECO2030

Advait Energy Transitions and TECO2030 Energy Solutions AS announce a partnership to set up licensed manufacturing of TECO fuel cell technology in India.

18 May 2026

MoU signed at the 3rd India–Nordic Summit, Oslo

Advait Energy Transitions and TECO Fuel Cell Technology AS sign an MoU for hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing in India, witnessed by the Prime Ministers of India and Norway.

Knowledge transferJoint engineeringTesting and validationLong-term cooperation with AVL
Q1 2027

Stationary power production target

Target start of production for stationary power systems, including data centres.

Q1 2028

Heavy-duty mobility production target

Target start of production for heavy-duty transport and mobility. Maritime applications develop alongside through 2028.

By 2032

200+ skilled jobs

At least 200 skilled jobs expected across engineering, production, systems integration and project execution.

The partnership supports the Government of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Manufacturing

Fuel Cell Manufacturer in India: Our Roadmap

Advait is building PEM fuel cell manufacturing in India in phases. It starts with stack assembly for stationary use and scales to a fully automated plant for mobility and maritime demand.

Phase 1 · 202750 MW PEM

PEM fuel cell stack assembly line for stationary applications.

Planned
Q1 2028Mobility

Production for heavy-duty transport and mobility.

Target
Through 2028Maritime

Maritime and shipping systems developed alongside mobility.

In development
Phase 2 · 2029Up to 400 MW

Fully automated, large-scale PEM manufacturing facility.

Planned
Advait integrated manufacturing facility at Gangad, Gujarat, for hydrogen fuel cells, electrolysers and BESS

Part of an integrated manufacturing base

Fuel cells will be made at Advait's integrated manufacturing facility at Gangad, on the Ahmedabad–Dholera corridor in Gujarat. The same site is planned for alkaline electrolysers and battery energy storage systems.

Keeping the technologies that make, store and use hydrogen under one roof means shared engineering, shared testing and a shorter supply chain.

Applications

Uses of Fuel Cell Technology

The 400 kW module and 100 kW stack are modular and can be scaled into multi-megawatt systems. They fit into vehicles, distributed power systems and hybrid renewable setups.

Stationary Power and Fuel Cell Generators
Target Q1 2027

Stationary Power and Fuel Cell Generators

A hydrogen fuel cell generator gives backup and prime power to data centres and critical facilities. Run time is set by the hydrogen store, not battery size.

Heavy-Duty Transport and Mobility
Target Q1 2028

Heavy-Duty Transport and Mobility

Fuel cell power for trucks, buses and heavy vehicles, where quick refuelling and long range favour hydrogen over batteries.

Maritime and Shipping
Through 2028

Maritime and Shipping

Fuel cell systems for vessels and port applications, developed alongside the mobility programme.

Hybrid Renewable Systems
In operation

Hybrid Renewable Systems

Fuel cells paired with solar, storage and electrolysers to supply power after dark, as already running at Rishikesh.

Green hydrogen fuel cell microgrid by Advait at THDC India Limited, Rishikesh
Operating Experience

A Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Already in Service

Advait's Green Hydrogen microgrid at THDC India Limited, Rishikesh, has been running since January 2024. It pairs a 300 kW alkaline electrolyser and hydrogen storage with a PEM fuel cell. Solar power makes hydrogen by day. At night, the fuel cell turns that stored hydrogen back into electricity for THDCIL's grid.

SolarDaytime power
Electrolyser300 kW
StorageHydrogen at 30 bar
Fuel cellNight-time power

The project shows the full green hydrogen loop that Advait's fuel cell programme is built to scale.

Fuel Flexibility

Fuel Cell Hydrogen Sources: One Platform, Many Options

A fuel cell can run on several forms of hydrogen and hydrogen carriers. The right choice depends on the application, the space available, safety needs and how the hydrogen will be delivered.

Hydrogen sourceCapability
Compressed hydrogen (CH₂)Can operate at pressures up to 700 bar
Liquid hydrogen (LH₂)Keeps high efficiency with low H₂ input pressure
Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC)No compression needed, which makes handling safer
Metal hydride hydrogen storageUnique heat regulation between fuel tank and fuel cell
Methanol / ammoniaActive research on pre-treatment
Market Context

The Opportunity for Hydrogen Fuel Cells in India

The National Green Hydrogen Mission is building both the supply of green hydrogen and early demand for fuel cell vehicles. That makes the case for a hydrogen fuel cell in India stronger every year.

5 MMTAnnual green hydrogen production targeted by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission
12Hydrogen mobility pilot projects awarded under the Mission
70Hydrogen buses and trucks across 21 routes, including fuel cell electric vehicles
16Hydrogen refuelling stations supported by the pilots

Sources: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy disclosures as reported by pv magazine India and Angel One.

Why Advait

Why Choose Advait as Your Hydrogen Fuel Cell Company in India

01

Complete hydrogen value chain

Solar EPC, battery storage, electrolysers and fuel cells within one group.

02

Operating fuel cell experience

A PEM fuel cell in service at the THDCIL Rishikesh microgrid since January 2024.

03

Proven global technology

Module and stack co-developed by TECO and AVL, adapted for Indian conditions.

04

Made in India

Local production supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and shortens supply chains.

05

Modular, scalable systems

From a 100 kW stack to multi-megawatt configurations.

06

Listed parent company

Backed by Advait Energy Transitions Limited, listed on the BSE and NSE.

Get in Touch

Discuss Your Fuel Cell Requirement

Tell us your application, power need and hydrogen source. Our team will send an initial assessment, including indicative hydrogen fuel cell price guidance for India based on your project.

01Share application, power and hydrogen source
02Technical team reviews the requirement
03Initial assessment shared with you
Thank you. Your requirement has been received.

Our team will review the details and respond with an initial assessment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a hydrogen fuel cell work?

Hydrogen enters at the anode and splits into protons and electrons. Protons pass through the membrane, while electrons flow through an outside circuit as electricity. At the cathode they meet oxygen from air and form water. There is no combustion; the only by-products are water and heat.

What is a PEM fuel cell?

A proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell turns hydrogen and oxygen from air into electricity through an electrochemical reaction. It runs at a relatively low temperature, starts quickly and responds well to changing load. This suits stationary backup, vehicles and vessels.

What are the benefits of hydrogen fuel cells?

No combustion and no smoke at the point of use, only water and heat. Power runs as long as hydrogen is supplied. They start fast, follow load changes well, and scale from a 100 kW stack to multi-megawatt systems.

How is a fuel cell different from a battery?

A battery stores a fixed amount of energy and must be recharged. A fuel cell makes electricity for as long as hydrogen is supplied, so energy capacity is set by the hydrogen store. That makes fuel cells a good fit for long-duration backup and heavy-duty use where battery weight or charging time is a limit.

Can a hydrogen fuel cell be used as a generator?

Yes. A fuel cell generator gives backup or prime power to data centres and critical facilities without combustion. Advait's stationary power systems are targeted for production from Q1 2027.

Is Advait a fuel cell manufacturer in India?

Advait is setting up PEM fuel cell manufacturing in India with TECO Fuel Cell Technology AS of Norway and co-development partner AVL List GmbH of Austria. Under an MoU signed in May 2026, a 400 kW module and a 100 kW stack will be brought to India for local manufacture. Production for stationary power is targeted from Q1 2027.

What is the hydrogen fuel cell price in India?

Price depends on power rating, application, hydrogen source and storage, and how the system is integrated on site. Share your requirement through the form above and our team will respond with an initial assessment for your project.

What fuel cell sizes will be available?

The platform is built around a 400 kW hydrogen fuel cell module and a 100 kW fuel cell stack. Both are modular and can be scaled into multi-megawatt configurations.

What are the main uses of fuel cells?

The Advait and TECO programme targets three sectors: stationary power including data centres, heavy-duty transport and mobility, and maritime and shipping. Fuel cells also work in hybrid renewable systems and microgrids, as at Advait's site at THDC India Limited, Rishikesh.

What is the difference between an electrolyser and a fuel cell?

An electrolyser uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. A fuel cell does the reverse and combines them to make electricity. Together, they let renewable power be stored as hydrogen and turned back into power when needed. Advait works on both.

Which hydrogen sources can a fuel cell use?

Compressed hydrogen, liquid hydrogen, liquid organic hydrogen carriers, metal hydride storage and, with pre-treatment, methanol or ammonia. The right source depends on the application, storage space, safety needs and supply logistics.

When will Advait fuel cells be commercially available?

Production for stationary power, including data centres, is targeted from Q1 2027. Heavy-duty mobility is targeted from Q1 2028, with maritime applications developed alongside through 2028. These are targets and depend on project progress.