SRM University-AP, Haruka partner on green hydrogen project

SRM University-AP has partnered with Haruka Clean Energy Private Limited to develop renewable energy solutions, including green hydrogen and battery storage systems, supported by an AI-enabled energy management platform.

As part of the collaboration, the two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a pilot hydrogen-powered street lighting system on the university campus.

The MoU was signed by Vice-Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar and Haruka Clean Energy Director Ravindraa Madan Mohan Sinha in the presence of Executive Director (Research), SRM Group of Institutions, D. Narayana Rao, Dean-Academic Affairs and Registrar (i/c) Jatindra Kumar Dash, Director Kavindraa Sinha and Advisor Ravi Vedam.

The project will provide students and faculty with hands-on exposure to a green hydrogen and fuel cell-based smart microgrid system. It will also facilitate applications for grants, incentives and pilot project support under Central and State government schemes related to green hydrogen, renewable energy, energy storage, research and innovation.

Mr. Narayana Rao said the partnership aims to establish a visible green hydrogen demonstration project in Amaravati, supporting Andhra Pradesh’s clean energy and sustainable infrastructure goals.

Mr. Satish Kumar and Mr. Kavindraa Sinha said the proposed street-lighting system could serve as a model for wider adoption across educational institutions, public infrastructure and smart city projects in the State. They said the initiative would support the expansion of decentralised green energy systems and strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s ambition to emerge as a green hydrogen hub.