Payal Industrial Park, Fourier Launch Hydrogen-Based Energy Storage Pilot at Dahej, Gujarat
Payal Industrial Park has partnered with Fourier to pilot a hydrogen-powered energy storage system at its Dahej industrial park, aimed at delivering long-duration, round-the-clock clean power for industrial operations.
June 04, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
The collaboration marks a significant step towards enabling reliable, round-the-clock clean power for industrial operations in India. While batteries have emerged as a short-duration solution, they remain cost-prohibitive for extended backup needs. Fourier’s solution is positioned as the best of both worlds, combining the millisecond response time of advanced batteries with the massive scalability of on-site hydrogen storage, providing true energy resilience that scales from 12 hours to a full week or more, stated the company.
Fourier’s approach to energy storage is built on top of its unique ability to produce low-cost hydrogen. It completely eliminates the complex, hazardous, and expensive logistics of transporting and storing delivered hydrogen by generating it exactly where and when it is needed. With its hydrogen production modules built like standard server racks, it is able to utilise swappable electrolyser "blades" to ensure maximum uptime, redundancy, and easy maintenance, asserted the company.
The pilot at PIP will demonstrate how hydrogen-based systems can complement India’s renewable energy ambitions by solving for reliability and storage at scale. For industrial parks and manufacturing clusters, this model offers energy independence from grid disruptions, lower exposure to fuel price volatility and a pathway to decarbonise backup power systems. The system is particularly relevant in regions with high renewable penetration, where mismatches between generation and demand create operational risks for industries requiring continuous power stated the company.
Siraj, Director, Arete Group, added, “Our vision for PIP is to create a future-ready industrial hub that goes beyond traditional manufacturing by integrating advanced, sustainable technologies. Our partnership with Fourier allows us to explore next-generation solutions that align with both our operational needs and sustainability goals, enabling industries at PIP to transition toward cleaner energy alternatives while maintaining cost competitiveness.”
Siva Yellamraju, Co-Founder and CEO, Fourier, said, “India represents one of the most dynamic markets for clean energy innovation, and the transition toward hydrogen will require solutions that are both scalable and practical. Our modular, on-site systems are designed to simplify adoption by bringing production closer to consumption. Hydrogen is not just a fuel; it’s a way to store energy and deliver power when it’s needed most. This pilot demonstrates how industries can move beyond diesel backup and access clean, reliable electricity on demand. Partnering with PIP allows us to integrate this approach within a high-potential industrial ecosystem, accelerating the shift toward low-carbon operations.”
PIP continues to attract strong interest from both domestic and international players spanning speciality chemicals, advanced materials, and clean energy. The integration of modular hydrogen solutions further strengthens its value proposition as a plug-and-play industrial ecosystem built for sustainability and scale, stated the company.
By embedding both hydrogen production and power generation within the industrial park that supports a wide range of industrial applications, including chemicals, refineries, steel, fertilisers, and heavy mobility, the partnership creates a decentralised energy model that reduces dependence on centralised infrastructure and long-distance fuel logistics. This pilot is expected to serve as a scalable blueprint for industrial clusters across India, particularly as demand grows for 24/7 clean power in manufacturing, data centers, and heavy industry, stated the company.
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