Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of Himachal Pradesh laid the foundation stone for north India's first 1-MW green hydrogen plant at Dabhota in Solan district. The plant, a collaborative effort between Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) and Oil India Limited, aims to be a pioneer in green energy production. The project, costing Rs 9.04 crore, is scheduled to be completed within a year. The Chief Minister highlighted the state's ambition to become India's first green energy state by 2026 and identified the Dabhota Green Hydrogen Plant as a crucial step in this direction. Through electrolysis using renewable sources, the plant will produce hydrogen with significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainability. The selected plant location covers 4,000 square meters in Dabhota. With a daily production capacity of 423 kilograms of green hydrogen, the plant is estimated to yield 1,54,395 kilograms annually. The production process involves 13 litres of water and 52.01 units of electricity per kilogram of hydrogen. This initiative aligns with the state government's MoU signed with Oil India Limited, focusing on solar energy, green hydrogen, geothermal energy, and compressed biogas. The project signifies a leap towards renewable energy and positions Himachal Pradesh as a leader in clean energy innovation.