The Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy at IIT Roorkee recently organized the International Symposium on Biomass to Hydrogen: Technologies, Synergies, and System Integration (ISB2H). The event, supported by several notable organizations, aimed to promote a sustainable transition to a hydrogen economy in India. The symposium was inaugurated by Prof. K. K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, who emphasized the importance of this event in driving India’s clean energy transition.
The symposium featured a panel discussion on “Biomass to Hydrogen – Prospects and Challenges,” which included leading experts in the field. The discussion focused on the technological readiness, policy frameworks, and industry adoption of biohydrogen in India. Around 75 participants, including researchers, industry representatives, and students, attended the event and engaged with expert speakers from premier institutes such as IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Delhi.
One of the notable sessions was on BIS Standards related to Biomass and Hydrogen, conducted by Prof. Sonal, Co-ordinator of HRED BIS Student Chapter. The session highlighted the evolving role of standards in advancing renewable hydrogen technologies and featured speakers from BIS and IIT Roorkee. The session concluded with an interactive quiz, which saw enthusiastic participation from students.
The symposium was a significant success, combining research, policy, and standardization perspectives to reinforce IIT Roorkee’s role as a hub for innovation in renewable energy and hydrogen technologies. The event was attended by prominent guests, including Dr. Ranjith K. Pai, Scientist F, DST, and Dr. G. Sridhar, Director General, SSS-NIBE, who underlined the importance of biomass-based hydrogen in India’s clean energy transition.
The valedictory session was addressed by Prof. Vivek K Malik, Dean SRIC, and concluded with the presentation of awards and prizes to the best presenters and quiz winners. Overall, the ISB2H symposium provided a valuable platform for stakeholders to discuss and explore the opportunities and challenges associated with biomass-based hydrogen production in India. The event aimed to contribute to India’s transition to a hydrogen economy and reinforce IIT Roorkee’s position as a leading institution in the field of renewable energy and hydrogen technologies.