Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates India's First Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh
Key Ideas
- Prime Minister Modi inaugurates the first Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh under the NGH mission, aiming for green energy development.
- The project, developed in collaboration between NGEL and NREDCAP, plans to develop 20 GW of renewable energy projects and create job opportunities.
- Joint venture includes the production of 1500 TPD of green hydrogen and 7500 TPD of derivatives, attracting significant investments for the state.
- Similar partnerships are in the pipeline with other state governments, like the MoU signed with the Rajasthan government for 25 GW of renewable energy projects.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project in Andhra Pradesh, marking India's first step towards green hydrogen under the National Green Hydrogen (NGH) mission. This project, a collaboration between NGEL and NREDCAP, aims to develop renewable energy projects totaling 20 GW, along with producing 1500 TPD of green hydrogen and 7500 TPD of derivatives. This venture is set to attract over Rs 1,85,000 crore in investments, supporting India's goal of reaching a 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and creating job opportunities. Additionally, NGEL has inked an MoU with the Rajasthan government for 25 GW of renewable energy projects, indicating a broader plan for expanding green energy initiatives across various states in the country.