Odisha's Green Hydrogen Ambitions: A Step Towards Clean Energy Leadership
Key Ideas
  • Odisha aims to be a major producer and exporter of Green Hydrogen derivatives, attracting interest from domestic investors near Paradip and Gopalpur ports.
  • The National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to position India as a global hub for Green Hydrogen production, with Odisha committed to establishing itself as a preferred investment destination.
  • Challenges like water availability and renewable energy integration exist, but the state's strategic coastal location and policy framework make it favorable for Green Hydrogen production.
  • Efforts are underway to intensify rooftop solar adoption and implement clean energy initiatives like Feeder Level Solarisation to extend benefits to the farming community.
In a high-level meeting chaired by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi and Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Odisha's pivotal role in India's clean energy transition was discussed. The state aims to boost its production and export of Green Hydrogen derivatives like Green Ammonia and Green Methanol, particularly around the Paradip and Gopalpur ports. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) envisions India as a global hub for Green Hydrogen, with Odisha striving to become a preferred destination for investment. Despite challenges such as water availability and renewable energy integration, Odisha's coastal location and supportive policies make it conducive for Green Hydrogen projects. Efforts are being made to accelerate rooftop solar adoption and implement initiatives like Feeder Level Solarisation to benefit the farming community. The state's commitment to clean energy leadership and its proactive approach to sustainability have garnered significant interest from both domestic investors and government bodies, showcasing a positive sentiment towards Odisha's green hydrogen ambitions.
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