The Indian government’s push for green hydrogen is gaining momentum, with significant investments anticipated at key ports. V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu and Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat, are set to become focal points for green hydrogen hubs, marking a pivotal shift towards sustainable energy.
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India has placed a significant bet on green hydrogen. The Indian government has already committed substantial financial resources, with over Rs 19,000 crores earmarked to transform the nation into a “global hub” for green hydrogen energy production, utilization, and export. However, a recent report by Bengaluru-based think-tank Climate Risk Horizons has raised important questions about the potential environmental impact of India’s green hydrogen initiatives.
India’s vision of becoming a green hydrogen leader has come under scrutiny as the think tank Climate Risk Horizons expresses concerns regarding the nation’s ambitious goal to produce five million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
India’s aspirations for green hydrogen production, a key element of its decarbonization strategy, face significant challenges, warns a report by Climate Risk Horizons. This article delves into the hurdles and potential consequences.
NTPC’s National Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) and Engineers India Ltd (EIL) have taken a significant step in India’s quest for sustainable energy and carbon reduction.
India is embarking on an ambitious journey towards a sustainable energy future, and at the forefront of this endeavor is the National Green Hydrogen Mission. With a clear focus on green hydrogen production and research and development, this initiative seeks to allocate substantial resources to accelerate the country’s transition to clean and renewable energy sources. As of now, over ₹1,906 crore has been allocated for various projects and schemes, indicating the government’s strong commitment to this mission.
India is taking significant steps toward its green transition, with the ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. To accelerate this transformation, the country is exploring alternative solutions, including reducing reliance on imported hydrogen by producing it domestically from carbon-emitting methane.
In a bid to develop an ecosystem that can help commercialize green hydrogen, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled a ₹4 billion (~$48.12 million) Research and Development (R&D) Roadmap for the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday to establish a general framework for cooperation in the field of electrical interconnection, exchange of electricity during peak times and emergencies, co-development of projects, co-production of green and clean hydrogen and renewable energy, and establishing secure, reliable, and resilient supply chains of materials used in green and clean hydrogen and the renewable energy sector.
India’s ambitious journey towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 received a significant boost as key players in the energy industry converged at the Economic Times India Net Zero Forum 2023.