Andhra Pradesh’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions: Fueling a Sustainable Energy Transformation
Key Ideas
- Andhra Pradesh aims to produce 1 MMT of green hydrogen annually by 2030, aligning with India’s target of 5 MMT per year. Significant investments, totaling ₹1.85 lakh crore, are planned for infrastructure development.
- NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and Hero Future Energies are leading projects in Visakhapatnam and Tirupati, respectively, to contribute to the state’s green hydrogen production. The state plans to become a central hub for India’s green hydrogen sector.
- Challenges such as high production costs, water scarcity, and inadequate infrastructure need to be addressed for the sector to scale sustainably. Advancements in technology and alternative solutions like seawater electrolysis are crucial.
- To overcome barriers, strategic policy support, public-private partnerships, and innovation in production and distribution technologies are essential. Andhra Pradesh offers incentives through the Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 2024 to accelerate green hydrogen adoption.
Andhra Pradesh is aiming to achieve 1 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen production annually by 2030, aligning with India's national target of 5 MMT per year. The state plans to contribute 20% of the country's total production and position itself as a central hub for the green hydrogen sector. Investments totaling ₹1.85 lakh crore will be made to develop the green hydrogen ecosystem, with major projects planned in Visakhapatnam and Tirupati by NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and Hero Future Energies. While the growth potential is significant, challenges such as high production costs, water scarcity, and inadequate infrastructure need to be addressed for sustainable scaling. Advancements in technology and alternative solutions like seawater electrolysis are crucial. Strategic policy support, public-private partnerships, and innovation are vital to make green hydrogen cost-competitive and accessible. Andhra Pradesh offers incentives through the Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 2024 to drive green hydrogen adoption and encourage industry participation in the state's sustainable energy transformation.
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