Germany and India Sign Green Hydrogen Roadmap in New Delhi
Key Ideas
- Germany and India have signed a green hydrogen roadmap during the Germany-India government consultations in New Delhi.
- The roadmap focuses on reducing reliance on fossil fuels, decarbonizing economies, and establishing robust national green hydrogen economies.
- Plans include Germany aiming to generate 95 to 130 terawatt-hours of power per year through hydrogen and India aiming for 5 million tons per year production capacity by the end of the decade.
- The roadmap involves connecting private sector companies, promoting research cooperation, coordinating legislation, and supporting the construction of terminals for green ammonia export in India.
During government consultations in New Delhi, Germany and India have signed a green hydrogen roadmap to collaborate on the research and development of hydrogen as an alternative energy source. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck highlighted that the roadmap defines various work areas for attention by scientists, students, and businesses but does not imply that governments will execute everything. The two countries aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, decarbonize their economies, and establish strong national green hydrogen economies. Germany is planning to generate 95 to 130 terawatt-hours of power annually through hydrogen, with a significant portion potentially needing to be imported. On the other hand, India targets increasing hydrogen production capacity to 5 million tons per year by the end of the decade. The roadmap includes provisions to connect private sector companies, foster research cooperation, coordinate legislation, and support the construction of terminals in India for green ammonia exports. This declaration of intent does not specify financing commitments but builds upon the energy partnership between Germany and India established in 2006.