India's National Green Hydrogen Mission: Pioneering Hydrogen Adoption in Transport Sector
Key Ideas
- The Indian government has launched five pilot projects as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission to introduce hydrogen in buses and trucks, with a focus on developing commercially viable technologies.
- These projects, involving major companies like TATA Motors and Reliance Industries, will deploy 37 vehicles and set up 9 hydrogen refueling stations on 10 different routes across the country.
- A total financial support of around Rs. 208 Crore has been allocated for these projects, aimed at showcasing the safety, effectiveness, feasibility, and economic viability of hydrogen-based vehicles and refueling stations.
- The National Green Hydrogen Mission, costing Rs 19,744 crores up to 2029-30, aims to make India self-reliant in clean energy and set an example for the global Clean Energy Transition.
The Indian government, under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, has initiated five pilot projects to introduce hydrogen in buses and trucks, focusing on the development of commercially viable technologies. These projects, awarded to major companies like TATA Motors and Reliance Industries, will deploy 37 vehicles and establish 9 hydrogen refueling stations on 10 different routes. The total financial support for these projects amounts to around Rs. 208 Crore. The objective is to demonstrate the safety, effectiveness, feasibility, and economic viability of hydrogen-based vehicles and refueling stations in real-world conditions. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched on January 4, 2023, with a budget of Rs 19,744 crores up to 2029-30, aims to make India self-reliant in clean energy and serve as a model for the global Clean Energy Transition.
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South America
Renewable Energy
Clean Energy
Infrastructure
Investment
Transport Sector
Technology Adoption
Pilot Projects
Government Of India
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