Splitwaters plans green hydrogen plant to fuel VIBGYOR school buses in India

In a significant development for sustainable transportation, VIBGYOR Group of Schools in India has partnered with US-based Splitwaters and Oriana Power to establish a 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant. This plant aims to fuel the school's fleet of buses, which currently rely on diesel, thereby reducing harmful emissions that affect children's health. The announcement was made in Houston, Texas on December 5, 2024, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to launch a pilot project at VIBGYOR High School Marathahalli in Bangalore by the end of 2025. Currently operating 39 schools and managing over 800 diesel buses, VIBGYOR has recognized the detrimental effects of diesel exhaust on students. This initiative is timely, given that India is home to 21 of the world's 30 most polluted cities. Following the pilot’s success, plans are in place to transition more than 200 additional buses to run on green hydrogen, extending beyond Bangalore to other cities across the country. Deepak Bawa, CEO of Splitwaters, emphasized that this project not only aims to improve air quality but also serves as a model for other educational institutions in India. His remarks reflected the urgency of addressing air pollution and protecting the health of the younger population. The collaboration also positions Splitwaters as a key player in the Indian renewable energy sector, bringing innovative technology to support sustainable energy efforts. This initiative represents a substantial step towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable environment for future generations in India. By harnessing renewable energy sources to produce hydrogen, the project aims to significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels in school transportation, making strides toward energy self-reliance and contributing to a reduction in air pollution.