India Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme for Exporting 4.12 Lakh Tonnes to Japan and Singapore
Key Ideas
- India launches Green Hydrogen certification scheme for standardization in production and export, facilitating agreements to export 4.12 lakh tonnes to Japan and Singapore.
- National Green Hydrogen Mission, with a budget of ₹19,744 crore up to FY 2029–30, aims to make India self-reliant in clean energy and boost clean energy transition globally.
- Discussions ongoing with states for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for renewable energy, focusing on resolving pending issues with Power Ministry and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.
- Minister emphasizes the role of MSMEs in promoting decentralized renewable energy integration, potentially creating local employment opportunities and leveraging their reach.
India has introduced a Green Hydrogen certification scheme to regulate the production and export of Green Hydrogen, with agreements already in place to export 4.12 lakh tonnes of derivatives to Japan and Singapore. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023 with a budget of ₹19,744 crore until FY 2029–30, aims to bolster India's self-reliance in clean energy, support global clean energy transition, decarbonize the economy, reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, and establish India's leadership in Green Hydrogen technology and markets. Discussions are in progress with states for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), focusing on resolving issues with renewable energy with the cooperation of the Power Ministry and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. Additionally, a workshop chaired by the Minister highlighted the importance of MSMEs in driving decentralized renewable energy integration and local employment generation through their reach.
Topics
India
Renewable Energy
Decarbonization
Export
Clean Energy Transition
Renewable Energy Integration
MSMEs
Certification Scheme
Exports To Japan And Singapore
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