India's Green Hydrogen Initiative: SIGHT Programme Implementation
Key Ideas
  • Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) approves the Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production with INR 13,050 crores budget to enhance production and cost-competitiveness.
  • Scheme aims to promote widespread adoption of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, overseen by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) following detailed guidelines.
  • MNRE also amends guidelines for Onshore Wind Power Projects to enhance micrositing practices, supporting repowering and intercropping initiatives for efficient land use.
  • Delhi and Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commissions introduce guidelines and regulations to promote renewable energy use, peer-to-peer energy transactions, and resource adequacy.
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India has taken significant steps towards promoting green hydrogen with the approval of the Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme. With a substantial budget allocation of INR 13,050 crores spanning from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, the scheme aims to boost the production and cost-competitiveness of Green Hydrogen to drive its widespread adoption. Additionally, MNRE has amended guidelines for Onshore Wind Power Projects to improve micrositing practices, emphasizing safety and noise mitigation by maintaining specific distances between turbines and public infrastructure. The updated guidelines also support repowering and intercropping initiatives to optimize land use and enhance wind resource utilization. Furthermore, regulatory bodies like the Delhi and Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commissions have introduced guidelines and regulations to advance the renewable energy sector. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission's Peer to Peer Energy Transaction Guidelines aim to encourage the use of renewable energy and provide additional income opportunities for prosumers. Similarly, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued regulations to ensure resource adequacy for electricity loads by planning generation and transmission resources effectively. Overall, these legal and policy updates reflect a positive and proactive approach towards energy transition and sustainability in India, particularly in the context of promoting green hydrogen and renewable energy sources.
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