The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, recently launched a groundbreaking initiative by laying the foundation stone for north India's first 1-MW green hydrogen plant at Dabhota in the state's Solan district. The project, a joint effort between Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) and Oil India Limited, is set to be completed within a year at a cost of Rs 9.04 crore. The plant marks a significant milestone in Himachal Pradesh's journey towards becoming India's first green energy state by March 2026. This development is part of the state's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability, as highlighted by the signed MoU with Oil India Limited in 2023. The plant will use electrolysis to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, supporting a cleaner energy ecosystem with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. With a production capacity of 423 kilograms of green hydrogen per day, the plant is expected to generate 1,54,395 kilograms annually. The production process will utilize underground water reserves and consume 52.01 units of electricity per kilogram of hydrogen, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability in energy production.