India's Green Hydrogen Revolution: Leading the Global Market
Key Ideas
- India has allocated significant production and manufacturing capacities for green hydrogen, showcasing its commitment to renewable energy and decarbonization.
- The country aims to achieve energy independence by 2047 and net zero emissions by 2070, with a vision to become a major global exporter of green hydrogen by 2030.
- The National Green Hydrogen Mission, with an initial allocation of $2.4 billion, aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, attract investments of about $100 billion, and generate over 600,000 jobs.
- To support the green hydrogen sector, India has launched a certification scheme, exempted green hydrogen and green ammonia plants from environmental clearance, and identified major ports and states for development as green hydrogen hubs.
India has made significant progress in the development of green hydrogen, allocating 862,000 tonnes per annum production capacity to 19 companies and 3,000 MW annual electrolyser manufacturing capacity to 15 firms. The country has also initiated pilot projects in various sectors such as steel, mobility, and shipping to promote green hydrogen adoption. Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, highlighted India's robust renewable energy infrastructure, with over 223 GW of renewable energy installations, positioning India as a rapidly growing renewable energy market globally. India aims to achieve energy independence by 2047 and reach net zero emissions by 2070. The country envisions becoming a major global exporter of green hydrogen by 2030, contributing significantly to decarbonization efforts. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023 with an initial allocation of $2.4 billion, sets ambitious targets for green hydrogen production, emissions reduction, investments, and job creation. To support this mission, India has introduced a Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme and exempted green hydrogen and green ammonia plants from environmental clearance. Additionally, the country has identified three major ports and 15 states to be developed as green hydrogen hubs, further advancing its green hydrogen agenda.
Topics
Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Green Technology
Job Creation
Decarbonization
Exporter
Energy Independence
Policy Support
Manufacturing Capacity
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