Swiss hydrogen developer SoHHytec is preparing a major expansion into India, with Maharashtra emerging as a key destination for its green hydrogen ambitions. The Switzerland-based company plans to invest close to €480 million (around $577 million) in the state to develop solar-driven green hydrogen projects, marking one of its most significant international investments to date.
The proposed investment follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between SoHHytec and the Government of Maharashtra at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The agreement sets the groundwork for large-scale deployment of green hydrogen facilities across the state and reflects Maharashtra’s growing focus on attracting advanced clean energy technologies and foreign direct investment.
Under the MoU, SoHHytec is expected to channel nearly INR 53 billion into multiple green hydrogen projects over the coming years. According to the company, these developments could generate more than 4,600 direct jobs, contributing both to local employment and to the state’s clean energy ecosystem. The projects will be based on SoHHytec’s patented solar “Arb” technology, which directly converts sunlight and water into green hydrogen without relying on conventional electrolysis processes.
In addition to green hydrogen, the Arb system also produces medical-grade oxygen, process heat, and electricity. The company highlights that the technology is fully automated and designed to be self-sustaining, making it suitable for integration into industrial settings. Developed from research at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), the system is positioned as a next-generation renewable energy solution aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.
SoHHytec believes that its projects in Maharashtra could help establish the state as a hub for solar-to-hydrogen and solar-to-fuels technologies. The green hydrogen produced is expected to support hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, chemicals, fertilizers, mobility, and energy storage. This aligns closely with India’s national decarbonization goals and its broader strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while promoting clean-tech manufacturing and innovation.
With strong policy support and rising industrial demand for green fuels, the planned investment signals growing international confidence in India’s green hydrogen market and Maharashtra’s role within it.
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