Andhra Pradesh's Green Hydrogen Ambition: Pioneering Green Energy Hub
Key Ideas
  • Andhra Pradesh aims to export 3,000 tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, signaling its commitment to become a leading green energy hub in India.
  • Key projects include a 1,200-acre green hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka, partnership with NTPC and Nredcap, and Reliance establishing 500 CBG plants.
  • The state government is investing in renewable energy with Tata Renewable Energy Limited, introducing battery storage systems, and constructing new substations to meet increasing electricity demand.
  • The Energy Minister criticized the previous government's handling of the power sector, emphasizing the current government's efforts to provide quality electricity and support farmers through schemes like PM Kusum.
Andhra Pradesh's Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar has set a target to export 3,000 tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, positioning the state as a pioneer in the green energy sector in India. This initiative is part of a broader plan to establish Andhra Pradesh as a green energy hub through various projects and partnerships. The state is investing significantly in green energy projects, including a massive green hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka, a partnership with NTPC and Nredcap, and the setup of 500 CBG plants by Reliance. Additionally, collaborations with Tata Renewable Energy Limited are underway to generate 7,000 MW of renewable energy. The government is also focusing on enhancing energy reliability with the introduction of a battery storage system and the construction of new substations. Minister Ravikumar highlighted the efforts to provide quality electricity to consumers and support farmers through initiatives like the PM Kusum scheme. The minister criticized the previous government's handling of the power sector, pointing out significant increases in electricity charges and failures in irrigation and power supply. The current government's approach aims to address these challenges and ensure sustainable and affordable energy for the state.
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