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The Hindu
25-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Nod for Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster project in Kerala
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has given the go-ahead for a Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (HVIC) in Kerala. The Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT), which proposed the project, said the HVIC is one of only four projects selected nationally, and the only one led by a State government agency in south India. MNRE has issued the administrative approval and sanction for the project. It has been cleared under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) on the basis of recommendations made by the Expert Panel Committee (EPC) formed by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, the Green Hydrogen Cell (GH2 Cell) of ANERT said. A hydrogen valley is a geographical region where the production of hydrogen, its storage, distribution, and use are integrated through pilot and demonstration projects. The HVIC project is aimed at 'building a local hydrogen ecosystem by connecting supply and demand across sectors like transport, industry, and energy, while also fostering research, innovation, and skills,' the GH2 Cell, ANERT, said. Key features of the HVIC project in Kerala include green hydrogen refuelling stations in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, pilot and demonstration projects in land and water transport and industrial sectors in addition to infrastructure such as electrolyser banks for green hydrogen production, hydrogen compression and storage. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Hydrogen Valleys serve as scalable, replicable hubs to accelerate India's clean hydrogen economy, ANERT said. For Kerala's HVIC project estimated to cost ₹133.18 crore, MNRE has approved a Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of ₹53.40 crore under NGHM. It has sanctioned the first tranche of ₹21.36 crore (40%), to be released to the not-for-profit company formed by ANERT for the purpose.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Green hydrogen to power ₹10 lakh crore investment wave by 2030: Report
New Delhi: India's green hydrogen economy is gearing up for an investment wave of ₹10 lakh crore by 2030 as the country ramps up capacity to meet its ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) targets, according to a report by Avener Capital . The report said India is targeting 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of green hydrogen production and 20 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity by the end of this decade. The centrepiece of this push is the SIGHT (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition) Programme, with an outlay of ₹17,000 crore till FY2030. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has already awarded over 8.58 lakh MTPA of green hydrogen production and 2.3 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity under this scheme. The government aims to cut fossil fuel imports by ₹1 lakh crore and avoid 50 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions through green hydrogen adoption. The total outlay for the National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023, is ₹19,744 crore, including incentives for both hydrogen producers and electrolyser manufacturers. High stakes, high demand Green hydrogen is set to become the backbone of decarbonisation in sectors like fertilisers, refining, and steel, with demand from the refining and steel sectors alone projected to reach 4.5 MTPA by 2030. The report said green hydrogen is likely to replace nearly 80 per cent of fossil fuel usage in these sectors. The current cost of green hydrogen in India ranges from $3.8/kg to $5.8/kg. The report estimates this will fall to $0.8/kg to $3.3/kg by 2030, driven by cheaper renewable energy, improved capital efficiency, and indirect tax waivers. To support this transition, the government has rolled out production-linked incentives (PLI) worth ₹5,258 crore for green hydrogen and ₹4,440 crore for electrolysers. These are structured as per-kg awards disbursed over three years under SIGHT Component II, based on performance and localisation benchmarks. India's green electrolyser play India's current electrolyser capacity is under 1 GW, but with SIGHT Component I's recent awards and planned expansion to 20 GW by 2030, the domestic ecosystem is expected to see significant growth. In the first tranche of bidding, SECI awarded 2.3 GW of electrolyser capacity. Meanwhile, port infrastructure is being developed in Kandla, Tuticorin, and Kakinada to enable green hydrogen and ammonia exports. Long-term contracts for 2.5 lakh tonnes of exports have already been signed from Tuticorin and Kakinada. States enter green hydrogen race States including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh have introduced their own green hydrogen policies, offering incentives like stamp duty waivers, land subsidies, and exemption from transmission charges to attract investors and project developers. Green ammonia, used in fertilisers and shipping, is emerging as a major export product and hydrogen carrier due to its higher energy density and ease of transport, the report added. Global race intensifies On the global front, the report said countries such as the US, China, and Germany have announced green hydrogen capacity targets that together exceed 20 MTPA by 2030. India's competitive renewable energy tariffs and large industrial base make it well-positioned to be a major exporter.
NDTV
23-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Adani Group Commissions India's First Off-Grid Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant
Ahmedabad: Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) on Monday announced the successful commissioning of India's first off-grid 5 MW Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Kutch, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in the nation's clean energy transition. The state-of-the-art plant is 100 per cent green-powered by solar energy and integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enabling it to operate completely off-grid. This represents a new paradigm in decentralised, renewable-powered hydrogen production, the company said in a statement. "The ANIL pilot plant is India's first off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen facility featuring a fully automated, closed-loop electrolyser system designed to respond dynamically to real-time renewable energy inputs. This provides valuable operational flexibility, particularly in addressing the variability of solar power, while ensuring efficiency, safety and performance," the company added. This breakthrough reinforces the Adani Group's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the emerging green hydrogen economy. It supports India's ambition to become a global hub for green hydrogen production and sets a benchmark for renewable-powered industrial applications across hard-to-abate sectors. The pilot also serves as a proof of concept ahead of ANIL's upcoming Green Hydrogen Hub in Mundra, Gujarat - a key project that will contribute significantly to India's low-carbon future. Green hydrogen is expected to play a vital role in decarbonising sectors such as fertilisers, refining and heavy transport - and in achieving global net-zero targets. The initiative is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), a flagship government of India programme that aims to reduce import dependence, enhance energy self-sufficiency and accelerate the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries - all in fulfilment of India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision. India's vision to not only meet its domestic demand but also become a major global exporter of green hydrogen by 2030 - contributing meaningfully to decarbonization action. To drive this transition, the National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched by the government in 2023, with an initial allocation of $2.4 billion. India's vision is to achieve energy independence by 2047 and reach Net Zero emissions by 2070.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Domestic hydrogen manufacturers seek purchase obligation to prevent assets from stranding
Representatives from India's Hydrogen manufacturers have requested the centre to introduce Hydrogen Purchase Obligations (HPOs) and Demand Side support for Refineries and Ammonia Plants. A similar approach was adopted for promoting solar and wind energy in the country through renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) on power consumers. In a statement, the India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) said it is seeking a 10% HPO for existing plants and 100% HPO for new plants by 2030. This will help achieve the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) 2030 target of 1.5 million tonnes (MT) green hydrogen for domestic use in India. 'Without HPOs and adequate offtake and demand creation, NGHM 2030 targets and combined hydrogen-related investments worth $ 80 billion are at risk,' IH2A statement said. India's installed electrolyser base is currently less than 40 megawatts (MW) producing 10,600 MTPA of green hydrogen. IH2A said this is less than 1% of NGHM 2030 target of 1.5 MMT for domestic consumption. According to the industry body, without HPOs and Demand Support, planned hydrogen plants and supply projects risk becoming stranded assets. IH2A has proposed HPOs to replace current grey hydrogen industrial offtake with green hydrogen, as feedstock in Refinery and Ammonia sectors, across 47 existing and proposed plants in India, the statement added.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Domestic hydrogen manufacturers seek purchase obligation to prevent assets from stranding
Representatives from India's Hydrogen manufacturers have requested the centre to introduce Hydrogen Purchase Obligations (HPOs) and Demand Side support for Refineries and Ammonia Plants. A similar approach was adopted for promoting solar and wind energy in the country through renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) on power consumers. In a statement, the India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) said it is seeking a 10% HPO for existing plants and 100% HPO for new plants by 2030. This will help achieve the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) 2030 target of 1.5 million tonnes (MT) green hydrogen for domestic use in India. 'Without HPOs and adequate offtake and demand creation, NGHM 2030 targets and combined hydrogen-related investments worth $ 80 billion are at risk,' IH2A statement said. India's installed electrolyser base is currently less than 40 megawatts (MW) producing 10,600 MTPA of green hydrogen. IH2A said this is less than 1% of NGHM 2030 target of 1.5 MMT for domestic consumption. According to the industry body, without HPOs and Demand Support, planned hydrogen plants and supply projects risk becoming stranded assets. IH2A has proposed HPOs to replace current grey hydrogen industrial offtake with green hydrogen, as feedstock in Refinery and Ammonia sectors, across 47 existing and proposed plants in India, the statement added.
