India's Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Path to Sustainable Growth
Key Ideas
  • India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil electricity generation by 2030 to meet the rising energy demand fueled by economic growth and infrastructure projects.
  • Green hydrogen is central to India's strategy for emissions reduction and net-zero targets by 2070, with plans to produce 5 million metric tonnes annually by 2030.
  • The country is focusing on reducing the cost of green hydrogen production to below $2 per kilogramme, emphasizing the importance of lowering renewable energy costs and improving infrastructure.
  • Industrial clusters, like the Mundra Cluster in Gujarat, are crucial for scaling up green hydrogen production, reducing emissions, and fostering energy independence.
India aims to achieve 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil electricity generation by 2030 to meet the projected 35 percent increase in energy demand driven by economic growth and infrastructure development. The country has already installed 152 GW of renewable energy, including significant capacities in solar and wind power. Green hydrogen, produced through renewable-powered water electrolysis, is a key element in India's strategy to reduce emissions and transform industries as part of its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, with the potential to double this output with the right infrastructure and cost reductions. To succeed, India is targeting to lower the cost of green hydrogen production to less than $2 per kilogramme by reducing renewable energy costs and improving various stages of the production chain. Industrial clusters, particularly near major ports like the Mundra Cluster in Gujarat, play a vital role in scaling up green hydrogen production, reducing emissions from high-emission industries, and securing energy independence.
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