Himachal Pradesh has taken a significant stride towards renewable energy with the inauguration of North India's first green hydrogen plant. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for the one MW facility in Dabhota, Nalagarh Tehsil, Solan district. The project, costing ₹9.04 crore, is a collaborative effort between Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL), following an MoU signed in April 2023. Besides green hydrogen, the initiative encompasses broader renewable energy initiatives like solar power, geothermal energy, and compressed biogas. The plant, situated on a 4,000-square-meter plot, will utilize an alkaline electrolysis process using a potassium hydroxide solution to create hydrogen from renewable sources, significantly cutting greenhouse gas emissions. With a daily production capacity of 423 kg of green hydrogen, the plant will draw water from underground reserves via tube wells, consuming thirteen liters per kilogram of hydrogen. The electrolysis process will require 52.01 units of electricity per kilogram, targeting an annual production of 154,395 kg. This endeavor signifies Himachal Pradesh's firm commitment to sustainability and environmental welfare, marking a pivotal moment in the state's renewable energy journey.