Germany and India are aligning their efforts to lead the energy transition with the signing of the “Hydrogen Roadmap.”
The collaboration between Germany and India focuses on advancing hydrogen technology. During the German-Indian government consultations in New Delhi, both countries signed a roadmap dedicated to green hydrogen.
Robert Habeck, Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs, highlighted the deep energy partnership between Germany and India established since 2006. The joint ambition is to lead the global hydrogen market, advancing energy transition and contributing to climate protection.
India boasts favorable conditions for producing cost-effective green hydrogen, thanks to its capabilities in generating solar and wind power at competitive prices. The country plans to build an annual production capacity of five million tons of hydrogen by 2030, positioning itself as a major green hydrogen exporter. Meanwhile, Germany’s National Hydrogen Strategy estimates a requirement of 95 to 130 terawatt-hours of hydrogen by 2030, equivalent to over three million tons of hydrogen, with an expectation that 50 to 70 percent of this hydrogen will be imported.
The roadmap prioritizes encouraging private investment and enhancing the exchange of information, especially concerning sectors that are challenging to decarbonize. It also focuses on the regulatory frameworks to promote the production, trade, export, and use of green hydrogen. A permanent working group on green hydrogen is being established within the existing German-Indian energy partnership. Both nations are committed to maintaining dialogue on regulatory matters, and supporting the construction of export terminals for climate-friendly ammonia in India.
Habeck emphasized that the governments will not manage every aspect, as the roadmap outlines several work areas needing supervision where scientists, students, and businesses must play a leading role.
