At L&T GreenTech, we recognize that technological innovation is the cornerstone of progress in the fast-growing green energy sector—spanning green molecules, advanced energy storage, and next-generation applications. Our R&D Center serves as the innovation hub of the division, designed to accelerate breakthroughs through collaboration with global partners, component suppliers, and leading academic institutions.
Our Research Pillars
Advanced Research Laboratory for Materials & Electrochemistry
At the heart of our R&D efforts lies a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to exploring novel materials and electrochemical processes. Equipped with advanced instrumentation, this facility enables:
- Development of innovative catalysts, coatings, and membranes
- Degradation and durability studies under real-world operating conditions
- Fundamental research that drives the next generation of green hydrogen and energy storage solutions
Comprehensive Testing Facilities for Electrolyser Stack Technology
Our testing facilities cover the entire spectrum of performance validation:
- Single-cell to full-stack testing of electrode components
- Qualification of locally manufactured materials for large-scale deployment
- Rigorous assessment to ensure efficiency, durability, and safety in real-world applications
This comprehensive capability ensures that every component developed is ready for industrial integration and meets global benchmarks.
External Collaborative Research
Innovation thrives on collaboration. Our R&D department actively partners with national and international research institutions, enabling:
- Joint projects on advanced catalysts, membranes, and stack technologies
- Knowledge exchange programs with academia and global industry leaders
- Co-development initiatives that contribute to the global advancement of green energy
These partnerships strengthen our technology leadership while ensuring we remain at the forefront of cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and large-scale adoption of green energy technologies.
Key Achievements
Over the past two years, the GreenTech R&D Center has delivered tangible results that are shaping the green energy ecosystem:
- Indigenous Cathode Coating Technology: Developed and qualified at the 0.5 MW stack level, reducing dependency on licensed technology and enabling 30% cost savings.
- Pilot-Scale Validation: Converted the Green Hydrogen Plant into a pilot testing facility to qualify electrolyser stacks under real operating conditions.
- Global Collaborations: Signed long-term MoUs with Fraunhofer Institute (Germany) and ARCI (Hyderabad, India) to advance catalyst compositions and polymer membrane development.
- Team & Infrastructure Expansion: Built a strong R&D team of 8+ PhDs and subject matter experts, and established a state-of-the-art R&D laboratory equipped for material characterization, single-cell testing, and stack validation.
- Customer Readiness: Ensured product readiness for key customer deliveries, positioning L&T GreenTech as a trusted technology partner in the hydrogen ecosystem.
Our Commitment
Through cutting-edge laboratories, robust testing infrastructure, and global collaborations, the GreenTech R&D Center is committed to shaping a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Our mission is to translate scientific discovery into scalable, cost-effective, and industry-ready solutions for the green energy ecosystem.