Empowering Green Hydrogen Innovation in India: MNRE Launches Funding Scheme
Key Ideas
  • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission to support development in the green hydrogen sector.
  • A funding scheme with a budget of INR 200 crore has been introduced to establish testing facilities and infrastructure for green hydrogen technologies.
  • Both public and private entities can benefit from the scheme, which aims to promote technology knowledge, protect intellectual property rights, and enhance the green hydrogen value chain.
  • The scheme is expected to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen, standardize processes, and create a data repository for future policy development.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has initiated the National Green Hydrogen Mission to advance the green hydrogen sector. The mission includes establishing quality testing facilities and infrastructure to validate technologies in the green hydrogen value chain. With a budget of INR 200 crore until 2025-2026, the scheme aims to fund new facilities, upgrade existing ones, and disseminate technology knowledge. Public and private players can benefit, with guidelines in place to safeguard intellectual property rights. The National Institute of Solar Energy will oversee the scheme, ensuring project adherence and funding disbursement. Financial support will cover capital costs and operational expenses, with projects expected to be completed within set timelines. The scheme's positive impact includes fostering private and government participation, speeding up green hydrogen adoption, standardizing processes, and building a data repository for future policy development.
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