The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with M/s Gudlyf Mobility Private Limited, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to extend financial assistance for the development and commercialization of indigenous high-pressure hydrogen storage systems.
Under the agreement, TDB will support Gudlyf Mobility’s efforts to develop next-generation 700 bar Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) using advanced composite technologies, addressing critical challenges in lightweight, high-pressure hydrogen storage — a key technology for the emerging hydrogen economy.
The project aims to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Madurai to produce high-performance composite pressure vessels. These systems are expected to serve a wide range of applications including hydrogen storage for mobility and stationary systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), CNG and CBG storage, as well as defence and aerospace sectors.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, highlighted the strategic role of hydrogen in India’s clean energy and decarbonisation goals, emphasizing the importance of supporting indigenous high-pressure storage technologies to build a resilient hydrogen value chain and enhance energy security.
The founders of Gudlyf Mobility expressed their appreciation for TDB’s support, noting that the partnership validates their proprietary composite pressure vessel technology and will help scale manufacturing capabilities in India, contributing to the nation’s clean energy transition and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
This press release is issued by the Ministry of Science & Technology and reflects the Government of India’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and self-reliance in critical technologies.