New Delhi: Payal Industrial Park (PIP) has entered into a partnership with Fourier, a Bay Area energy startup, to deploy their hydrogen powered energy storage system at its industrial park in Dahej, Gujarat.The collaboration will help towards enabling reliable, round-the-clock clean power for industrial operations in India. While batteries have emerged as a short-duration solution, they remain cost-prohibitive for extended backup needs.Fourier’s approach to energy storage is built on top of its ability to produce low-cost hydrogen. It eliminates the complex, hazardous, and expensive logistics of transporting and storing delivered hydrogen by generating it exactly where and when it is needed.The pilot at PIP will demonstrate how hydrogen-based systems can complement India’s renewable energy ambitions by solving for reliability and storage at scale. For industrial parks and manufacturing clusters, this model offers energy independence from grid disruptions, lower exposure to fuel price volatility and a pathway to decarbonize backup power systems.“Our vision for PIP is to create a future-ready industrial hub that goes beyond traditional manufacturing by integrating advanced, sustainable technologies. Our partnership with Fourier allows us to explore next-generation solutions that align with both our operational needs and sustainability goals, enabling industries at PIP to transition toward cleaner energy alternatives while maintaining cost competitiveness,” said Siraj, Director, Arete Group.This initiative supports the National Green Hydrogen Mission by pioneering the use of hydrogen as a grid-scale energy storage solution.As India rapidly expands its solar and wind generation, the intermittency of these sources creates an urgent need for long-duration storage.By embedding both hydrogen production and power generation within the industrial park that supports a wide range of industrial applications, including chemicals, refineries, steel, fertilizers, and heavy mobility, the partnership creates a decentralized energy model that reduces dependence on centralized infrastructure and long-distance fuel logistics.This pilot is expected to serve as a scalable blueprint for industrial clusters across India, particularly as demand grows for 24/7 clean power in manufacturing, data centers, and heavy industry.“India represents one of the most dynamic markets for clean energy innovation, and the transition toward hydrogen will require solutions that are both scalable and practical. Our modular, on-site systems are designed to simplify hydrogen adoption by bringing production closer to consumption. Hydrogen is not just a fuel - it’s a way to store energy and deliver power when it’s needed most,” said Siva Yellamraju, Co-Founder & CEO, Fourier.This pilot demonstrates how industries can move beyond diesel backup and access clean, reliable electricity on demand.