Himachal Pradesh's Green Hydrogen Plant: Pioneering Sustainable Energy
Key Ideas
- Himachal Pradesh inaugurated North India's first 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in collaboration with Oil India Limited, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
- The plant, set to be completed within a year, will produce 1,54,395 kilograms of green hydrogen annually using renewable sources, electrolysis, and alkaline potassium hydroxide.
- Chief Minister Sukhu also launched the 'Swachh Shehar Samridh Shehar' program and 'Citizen Service Portal' for Urban Development, aiming to provide end-to-end online solutions for Urban Local Bodies.
Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for North India's inaugural 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Dabhota, underscoring the state's commitment to sustainable energy. The collaboration between Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited and Oil India Limited aims to establish the plant at a cost of Rs. 9.04 crore. The project aligns with the state's goal to become India's premier Green Energy State by March 2026. The plant will utilize renewable power for electrolysis, producing green hydrogen and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With a production capacity of 423 kilograms per day, the facility will require 13 litres of water and 52.01 units of electricity per kilogram of hydrogen. In addition to the green hydrogen initiative, Chief Minister Sukhu launched the 'Swachh Shehar Samridh Shehar' program and 'Citizen Service Portal' for Urban Development. The Citizen Service Portal aims to provide integrated online solutions for Urban Local Bodies, offering services like trade licenses, property tax management, and grievance redressal. It also prioritizes waste management and environmental protection in Urban Local Bodies. The initiatives reflect the state government's commitment to ease of living, technology adoption, and inclusive development. Through the portal, 2,82,000 households will receive garbage IDs for digital management. The state is also enhancing garbage collection systems and developing modern disposal facilities. The comprehensive approach demonstrates the government's dedication to sustainable energy, urban development, and efficient public service delivery.
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Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Technology
Sustainability
Government Initiatives
Urban Development
Digital Services
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