Green Hydrogen Valleys: India's Booming Renewable Energy Initiative
Key Ideas
  • The Department of Science and Technology in India has approved Rs 50 crore funding for four green hydrogen valley projects over five years.
  • Clusters in Kerala, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, and Jodhpur will focus on various hydrogen production methods and target sectors like marine, steel, fine chemicals, and city-gas production.
  • Projects will be managed by a new Section 8 company to ensure sustainability and aim to transition to commercial scale after five years.
  • The initiative under Mission Innovation aims to showcase decarbonisation pathways, boost industry confidence in green hydrogen adoption, and make clean energy accessible.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in India has allocated Rs 50 crore each for four green hydrogen valley projects over five years. These clusters will be established in Kerala, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, and Jodhpur, focusing on various methods of hydrogen production and targeting sectors like marine, steel, fine chemicals, and city-gas production. The projects aim to produce hydrogen through biomass and electrolyser pathways, emphasizing sustainability and commercial scalability. The initiative is part of Mission Innovation, a global effort involving 23 countries and the European Commission to promote clean energy research and development. By setting up hydrogen valleys, the goal is to enhance research, innovation, and the capacity of both scientific and industrial players in the field. The projects will demonstrate clean hydrogen solutions with the intention of local, regional, and nation-wide deployment, showcasing the potential for decarbonisation and boosting industry confidence in green hydrogen adoption. Overall, the initiative aims to make renewable energy resources more effective and accessible while promoting a shift towards cleaner energy alternatives.
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