India's Vision for Green Hydrogen: Leading the Global Transition
Key Ideas
  • PM Modi reaffirms India's commitment to addressing climate change through green hydrogen, highlighting its importance in decarbonizing key industries.
  • India aims to become a global hub for green hydrogen production with the National Green Hydrogen Mission attracting investments, creating jobs, and reducing reliance on imports.
  • The ambitious targets set for the green hydrogen mission include producing 5 million metric tons by 2030, driving investment, reducing carbon emissions, and achieving import savings.
  • Key government officials and scientific advisers stress the importance of innovation, research, and development to make green hydrogen more affordable and scalable for a sustainable future.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the International Conference on Green Hydrogen in Delhi, emphasizing India's commitment to combat climate change. Highlighting the significance of green hydrogen as an energy solution, PM Modi showcased India's leadership in meeting Paris Agreement goals and its focus on innovative energy solutions. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023, aims to establish India as a global green hydrogen hub, driving innovation, infrastructure development, and investments in the sector. Union Minister Prahlad Joshi highlighted the mission's potential to attract substantial investments, create jobs, and reduce carbon emissions. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Puri, set ambitious targets for green hydrogen production, emphasizing a $100 billion investment and 125 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity. The goal is to significantly reduce carbon emissions and generate import savings. Secretary Bhupinder S. Bhalla stressed the role of green hydrogen in India's renewable energy goals, including reaching 500 gigawatts of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. The projected growth in hydrogen demand by 2050 indicates its crucial role in India's energy transition. Prof. Ajay K. Sood emphasized the importance of continuous research and innovation to advance green hydrogen technology. The event concluded with Dr. N. Kalaiselvi praising India's progress in green hydrogen and its potential to lead the global transition towards sustainability.
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