About Prasanta Sarkar

• Received  PhD from Université Grenoble Alpes, 2x Marie-curie fellowship from EC and graduated with a Master's degree in Aerospace engineering from University of Manchester.

• Currently building Newtrace with a goal to enable affordable green hydrogen for decarbonisation of large scale-industries and transportation. Previously worked for Leonardo helicopters on helicopter design, Convergent science on software development, Kwest research on market research and analytics. Was a Founder-in-residence with Entrepreneur First India for 2 cohorts.

•  Lives in Bangalore, with a passion to build technology for sustainable development.

About Newtrace 

H2 Electrolyzers Newtrace’s line of electrolyzers is based on a revolutionary new technology offering green hydrogen production at up to 3x lower capex costs. These systems are modular and scalable making them suitable for various applications.

• The electrolyzer is based on a patent-pending precision fluid engineering design for gas separation which allows us to obtain ultrapure hydrogen with minimal processing.
• They are fostering a hydrogen economy to eliminate emissions while fueling everything we consume. From vehicles, to buildings, to airplanes, to food industries, hydrogen can power the world.
• Our electrolyzer is based on a patent-pending precision fluid engineering design for gas separation which allows us to obtain ultrapure hydrogen with minimal processing.
• Our technology allows for the use of less expensive auxiliary components such as power supply, water supply etc. due to the lower sensitivity to power conditioning and water quality.
• Newtrace’s innovative systems are modular and scalable which makes them suitable for various applications, from small-scale hydrogen usage to large-scale renewable energy storage and for use as a chemical feedstock.

Green hydrogen does not result in any emissions and hence can result in a large reduction in overall industrial CO2-e emissions. As various industries move to more sustainable sources of energy, green hydrogen will play a very important role in making this a reality.

Newtrace in the NEWS

1. The challenge with manufacturing green hydrogen is access to technology says Newtrace CEO, Prasanta Sarkar - https://www.financialexpress.com/business/express-mobility-the-challenge-with-manufacturing-green-hydrogen-is-access-to-technology-says-newtrace-ceo-prasanta-sarkar-2901867/
2. Climate tech startup Newtrace raises $5.65 mn in seed funding round led by Sequoia, Aavishkaar Capital - https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/climate-tech-start-up-newtrace-raises-565-m-in-seed-funding/article66915847.ece
3. Newtrace: Putting India on the green hydrogen map - https://www.forbesindia.com/article/startups/newtrace-putting-india-on-the-green-hydrogen-map/83209/1
4. Affordable Green Hydrogen at scale: Electrolyzer technology by NEWTRACE - https://www.climapreneur.com/affordable-green-hydrogen-at-scale-electrolyzer-technology-by-newtrace/