Indian Institute of Science Leading the Green Hydrogen Revolution
Key Ideas
- Union Minister Joshi visited IISc in Bangalore to witness the innovative production of green hydrogen from agricultural waste.
- The system developed at IISc can produce over 5 kilograms of green hydrogen per hour, significantly contributing to carbon reduction.
- Joshi outlined national challenges for hydrogen conservation, cost reduction of electrolysis systems, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and pricing.
- He urged IISc to lead India in green hydrogen research and aim to become a global leader in sustainable hydrogen technology.
Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, recently visited the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore to witness an innovative invention that produces green hydrogen from agricultural waste. During his visit, Joshi praised the excellence of IISc in Indian science and highlighted the significant achievement of the 'highly advanced green water generator production system' developed by Professor Dasappa and his team. This system can produce over 5 kilograms of green hydrogen per hour with more than 99% purity, utilizing India's agricultural residues. Joshi emphasized the importance of transforming fundamental science into effective technology and reducing carbon emissions through such inventions. He presented national challenges related to hydrogen conservation, cost reduction of electrolysis systems, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and the pricing of green hydrogen. The Minister urged IISc to lead India in green hydrogen research and work towards making the country a global leader in sustainable hydrogen technology.