India's First Green Hydrogen Plant for Sustainable Glass Production
Key Ideas
- INOX Air Products has successfully commissioned India's first Green Hydrogen manufacturing plant at Asahi India Glass Limited's facility in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.
- The plant, powered by solar energy, will produce up to 190 tons per year of Green Hydrogen for the float glass manufacturing process, enhancing sustainability in the industry.
- Asahi India Glass Ltd aims to fulfill 94% of its power requirements through green energy sources at the Soniyana facility, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and de-carbonization.
- The partnership between INOXAP and AIS signifies a significant step towards reducing carbon footprint in glass manufacturing and promoting renewable energy adoption in India.
INOX Air Products (INOXAP), India’s largest manufacturer of industrial, electronic, and medical gases, has successfully commissioned its first Green Hydrogen manufacturing plant at Asahi India Glass Limited’s (AIS) greenfield float-glass facility in Soniyana, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. This plant, powered by solar energy, has a capacity to produce up to 190 tons per year of Green Hydrogen through the electrolysis process. A 20-year offtake agreement has been established between INOXAP and AIS for the supply of Green Hydrogen to the facility. AIS, a leading glass manufacturer in India, has invested in a solar power plant to provide renewable energy for Green Hydrogen generation, further enhancing sustainability in the glass manufacturing process. Rupinder Shelly, COO-Architectural Glass at Asahi India Glass Ltd, highlighted the importance of this initiative in promoting sustainability, circularity, and de-carbonization in their operations. The project aims to meet 94% of the facility's power needs through sustainable energy sources and reflects India's commitment to renewable energy adoption. This partnership between INOXAP and AIS not only marks a milestone in utilizing Green Hydrogen for glass manufacturing but also underscores India's leadership in embracing green technologies for a cleaner future.