Odisha's Green Hydrogen Ambitions: A Step Towards India's Clean Energy Transition
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 (NGHM) aims to position India as a global hub for Green Hydrogen production, with Odisha committed to becoming a preferred investment destination.
- The state is focusing on intensifying rooftop solar adoption under national flagship schemes, addressing challenges like water availability, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure needs.
- Efforts are being made to expedite rooftop solar installations, implement Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) models, and adopt Feeder Level Solarisation to extend clean energy to low-income households and 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 role in India's clean energy transition was highlighted. The state is positioning itself to play a significant role in the production and export of Green Hydrogen derivatives, like Green Ammonia and Green Methanol, with a focus on the Paradip and Gopalpur ports.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) aims to establish India as a global hub for Green Hydrogen production, usage, and export. Odisha has expressed its commitment to becoming a preferred investment destination in this sector, leveraging its strategic coastal location, industrial ecosystem, and policy framework.
Odisha is also intensifying rooftop solar adoption under national flagship schemes and addressing challenges such as water availability, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure needs. The state aims to expedite rooftop solar installations, implement Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) models, and adopt Feeder Level Solarisation to extend clean energy to low-income households and the farming community.
Efforts are underway to scale up agricultural solarisation practices and enhance clean energy access. The state's commitment to Green Hydrogen production and export, coupled with its focus on renewable energy adoption, positions Odisha as a key player in India's transition towards cleaner and sustainable energy sources.
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