Himachal Pradesh marked a significant milestone in the realm of clean energy by initiating the foundation stone laying ceremony for North India's premier 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Nalagarh. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu officially launched the project, aiming for its completion within a year. The Green Hydrogen Plant, a collaboration between Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) and Oil India Limited, will be developed at a cost of Rs. 9.04 crore. It aligns with the state's vision of becoming India's inaugural Green Energy State by March 2026, emphasizing renewable energy sources and sustainability. The project, stemming from a MoU signed between the State Government and Oil India Limited, focuses on solar energy, green hydrogen, geothermal energy, and compressed biogas development. Operating on a 4,000-square-meter site in Dabhota, the plant will produce green hydrogen through electrolysis using renewable energy, significantly reducing emissions and fostering a cleaner energy ecosystem. With a daily capacity of 423 kilograms, the plant will require 13 litres of water per kilogram of hydrogen, sourced sustainably from underground reserves. The production process is estimated to consume around 52.01 units of electricity per kilogram of hydrogen, leading to an annual output of 1,54,395 kilograms of green hydrogen. CM Sukhu reiterated the government's commitment to expanding renewable projects and achieving a 500 MW solar energy target, positioning the Green Hydrogen Plant as pivotal in Himachal Pradesh's sustainability journey.