Elcogen, a leading European manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for green hydrogen and emission-free electricity, has announced its strategic expansion into India and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The company appointed Anil Srikar Pavuluri as Business Development Director for the region, marking a significant step in Elcogen’s global growth strategy.
India and APAC are experiencing rapid energy demand growth, driven by industrialisation, urbanisation, and rising living standards.
According to the IEA World Energy Outlook 2025, India’s renewable energy share is expected to rise from 2 percent today to nearly 20 percent by 2050 under current policies, while overall energy demand grows fastest in industry and transport.
Across APAC, total final energy demand is projected to increase from 450 exajoules in 2024 to over 500 exajoules by 2035, highlighting the urgent need for efficient and low-emission energy solutions.
Elcogen specialises in high-efficiency solid oxide cells (SOECs) for clean electricity and green hydrogen production. Its technology produces hydrogen at 33–40 kWh per kilogram and achieves 75 percent electrical efficiency, exceeding 90 percent when integrating waste heat. The region’s focus on non-fossil power, nuclear capacity, ethanol blending, and carbon market initiatives creates a strong market for Elcogen’s zero-carbon solutions.
“Hard-to-abate sectors are energy-intensive and heat-rich, creating ideal conditions for SOEC integration to reduce hydrogen production costs,” said Anil Srikar Pavuluri. “The rapid growth of data centres and remote microgrids, where hydrogen supply can be paired with on-site power generation, makes SOFCs a strong pathway for hydrogen utilisation.”
“With over two decades of experience and an operational manufacturing capacity of up to 360 MW, Elcogen is well-positioned to enable high-efficiency hydrogen production, clean power generation, and system flexibility – all critical pillars of the global energy transition,” Anil Srikar Pavuluri said.
Anil Pavuluri brings extensive expertise in green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, having previously worked at GreenH Electrolysis, Toshiba, and L&T. Based in New Delhi, he will engage with partners across India and APAC to drive Elcogen’s market expansion and collaboration opportunities.