Himachal Pradesh Pioneers Green Hydrogen with Dabhota Plant
Key Ideas
- Himachal Pradesh sets up North India’s first Green Hydrogen plant in Dabhota to transition towards green energy and reduce carbon emissions.
- The 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant, developed by HPPCL in collaboration with Oil India Limited, is a key step in the state's renewable energy journey.
- By utilizing renewable sources to produce hydrogen, the plant significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, supporting a cleaner energy ecosystem.
- The state government's broader focus on green energy includes progress towards a 500 MW solar energy target and establishing Himachal Pradesh as a leader in renewable energy.
In a significant move towards green energy and sustainability, Himachal Pradesh, India, is leading the way by establishing North India's first Green Hydrogen plant in Dabhota, situated in the industrial belt of Baddi-Brotiwala and Nalagarh. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for the 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant, a milestone initiative in Himachal Pradesh's efforts to become India's first green state by March 31, 2026. The project, developed by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited in collaboration with Oil India Limited, will cost Rs. 9.04 crore. The plant will use renewable sources to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a cleaner energy ecosystem. With a focus on achieving a 500 MW solar energy target, the state government signed an MoU with Oil India Limited to develop solar energy, green hydrogen, geothermal energy, and compressed biogas. The Dabhota Green Hydrogen Plant will have a production capacity of 423 kilograms of green hydrogen per day and will require 13 litres of water per kilogram of hydrogen, sourced from underground reserves. This initiative underscores Himachal Pradesh's commitment to renewable energy and its goal of establishing itself as a leader in sustainability.
Topics
Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Clean Energy
Sustainability
Energy Transition
Electrolysis
Hydropower
MoU
Green State
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