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BHEL-Hystar PEM Electrolyser Tie-Up for Green Hydrogen

17 August 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYBHEL-Hystar PEMElectrolyserTie-Up for GreenHydrogen17 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Public-sector engineering major BHEL joined hands with a Norwegian firm to produce electrolysers, equipment used in green hydrogen production.

Key facts

  • Partners: BHEL (India) and Hystar AS (Norway).
  • Product: PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolysers, made in India.
  • BHEL portfolio: both PEM and alkaline electrolyser options.
  • Policy link: supports the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
  • Benefits: green hydrogen, local manufacturing and clean-energy technology.

Exam angle

  • Full form: PEM = Proton Exchange Membrane.
  • Mission linked: National Green Hydrogen Mission.
  • Foreign partner: Hystar AS, Norway.

Test yourself

1. Which Norway-based firm did BHEL partner with for PEM electrolyser manufacturing in India?

The partner is Hystar AS.

2. In PEM electrolysers, what does PEM stand for?

PEM means Proton Exchange Membrane.

3. The BHEL-Hystar electrolyser collaboration supports which national initiative?

The notes link it to the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

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