India Advances Green Hydrogen Transition with 1.5 GW Electrolyser Manufacturing Capacities
Key Ideas
- Adani Enterprises, Waaree Energies, Matrix Gas and Renewables, and Ohmium secured significant portions of electrolyser manufacturing capacities in India.
- The initiative is part of India's strategic move towards green hydrogen transition under the SIGHT program by the ministry of new and renewable energy.
- The tender had three segments offering a total of 1.5 GW capacity, with specific requirements for technology use and operational efficiency.
- The electrolyser systems are expected to be operational within thirty months and maintain high efficiency and energy consumption standards.
In a recent development, Adani Enterprises, Waaree Energies, Matrix Gas and Renewables, and Ohmium successfully secured a collective 1.5 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacities in India. This achievement came following an auction by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The initiative is part of tranche II under the ministry of new and renewable energy’s strategic Interventions for green hydrogen transition (SIGHT) program. The tender, categorized into three segments, offered a total of 1.5 GW capacity. Bucket 2B allocated 200 MW for smaller units, bucket 2A provided 300 MW with an indigenous stack technology requirement, and bucket 1 offered 1,100 MW with flexibility in stack technology usage. Notable awardees included Adani Enterprises, Waaree Energies, Matrix Gas and Renewables, and Ohmium. The electrolyser systems are obligated to meet specific criteria, including a minimum 60,000-hour operational lifespan and end-of-life efficiency not below 80%. Additionally, the projects must maintain an energy consumption rate of 56 kWh or less per kilogram of hydrogen produced. The facilities are anticipated to be fully operational within thirty months. This move signifies a positive step towards advancing India's green hydrogen transition and emphasizes the country's commitment to sustainable energy practices.