IIT Roorkee Hosts Indo-Danish Stakeholder Workshop on Digitalised Green Hydrogen Ecosystems (H2-BRIDGE)
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) successfully hosted a significant Stakeholder Workshop on Digitalised Green Hydrogen Ecosystems (H2-BRIDGE) as part of the Indo-Danish Bilateral Research Initiative. This workshop brought together a diverse group of policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, and academic experts to discuss the integration of Green Hydrogen (GH2) and digital energy systems.
Overview of the H2-BRIDGE Initiative
The H2-BRIDGE initiative is organized under the Global Innovation Network Program and represents a strategic collaboration involving several prestigious institutions. These include:
- IIT Roorkee
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur
- IIT Madras
- IT University of Copenhagen
- Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
- Innovation Centre Denmark
The main goal of this initiative is to bridge the gap between research and the large-scale deployment of Green Hydrogen technologies, aligning with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Inaugural Session Highlights
The inaugural session was honored by the presence of His Excellency Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, the Ambassador of Denmark to India. He was joined by several eminent academicians, including:
- Prof. R. R. Sonde (BITS Pilani)
- Prof. Yvonne Dittrich (IT University of Copenhagen)
- Prof. Kaushik Das (DTU Wind and Energy Systems)
- Prof. Rohit Bhakar (MNIT Jaipur)
- Prof. Deep Kiran (Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Roorkee)
During his address, Ambassador Kristensen emphasized the importance of bilateral collaboration in accelerating the green transition. He stated, “Denmark and India share a strong commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and achieving ambitious climate goals. Collaborative platforms such as H2-BRIDGE strengthen our partnership by connecting research, innovation, and industry to advance the development of scalable Green Hydrogen ecosystems.”
Commitment to Sustainable Energy
Prof. U. P. Singh, the Deputy Director of IIT Roorkee, also spoke at the event, highlighting the Institute’s commitment to multidisciplinary research and global engagement. He remarked, “IIT Roorkee remains steadfast in advancing sustainable energy solutions through interdisciplinary research and strong international partnerships. Initiatives such as H2-BRIDGE demonstrate how academic collaboration can translate into meaningful contributions toward energy security, deep decarbonisation, and national development.”
Panel Discussions
The workshop featured three focused panel discussions that addressed critical topics related to Green Hydrogen ecosystems:
- Sector-Coupled Large-Scale Energy System Modelling for GH2 Integration
- Renewable Plant Design and Local Energy Communities for GH2 Production
- Digital Energy Grids for GH2 Ecosystems
These discussions facilitated comprehensive deliberations on system integration, decentralized renewable deployment, and the digital infrastructure required for scalable Green Hydrogen ecosystems. Senior representatives from various organizations participated, including:
- ONGC
- NTPC
- NHPC RE Limited
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Ministry of Power
- Central Electricity Authority
- TERI
- BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.
- Energy Exemplar
Impact of H2-BRIDGE Initiative
Prof. Yvonne Dittrich noted the broader impact of the initiative, stating, “H2-BRIDGE exemplifies how Indo-Danish cooperation can drive innovation at the intersection of renewable energy, digitalisation, and market integration. By aligning research with deployment pathways, the consortium is contributing to resilient, scalable, and economically viable Green Hydrogen ecosystems.”
Research Contributions
As part of the consortium’s contributions, Prof. Deep Kiran and his team from IIT Roorkee presented their work on robust aggregator-based business models for GH2 portfolio management. This research aims to enable coordinated participation in electricity-hydrogen markets while enhancing grid flexibility and resilience.
Conclusion of the Workshop
The workshop concluded with a shared commitment among participants to deepen international collaboration and accelerate the translation of research into deployable, policy-aligned green energy solutions. The successful hosting of H2-BRIDGE reinforces IIT Roorkee’s leadership in sustainable energy research, global partnerships, and innovation-driven nation-building.
Note: The H2-BRIDGE initiative represents a significant step towards advancing Green Hydrogen technologies and fostering international collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
