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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
SRM University to develop a green hydrogen car
SRM University of Amaravati, is aiming at develop a 'Green Hydrogen' powered car within the next three years, which will be tested on the National Highway between Guntur and Vijayawada, revealed Dr. D. Narayana Rao, Executive Director – Research of the university. Dr. Narayana Rao told The Hindu, on the concluding day of the two-day 'Green Hydrogen Summit-2025' held at Neerukonda in Amaravati capital city, that the university aims to reduce the cost of producing green hydrogen from the current ₹350 to ₹200 per kilogram in the next couple of years. We also seek to lower the electricity consumption required to produce one kilogram of green hydrogen from the present demand of 50 units to 40 units. As assured to Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the Summit's inaugural session, the University is committed to engaging all stakeholders in the sector to produce affordable green hydrogen in the State and contribute to developing Andhra Pradesh as a hub for this technology. Transport sector Mr. Narayana Rao further explained that green hydrogen, with its remarkable attributes, such as high energy density has wide- ranging applications in different sectors including transportation. He predicted that in the next three years, hydrogen powered cars, buses, JCBs, trains and airplanes will be a reality in India and globally. He said: 'Today, steel industries worldwide use coal, but, green hydrogen can serve as an excellent substitute. Steel produced using green hydrogen is known as green steel, and European countries now insist on importing only green steel. So, it is imperative for countries involved in bulk production of steel to transition to hydrogen in the coming years.' Pudimadaka hub He explained that the government of India has launched the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) with an impressive outlay of ₹19,750 crore. The key objectives of NHM are indigenous manufacturing of electrolysers, particularly pressurised alkaline electrolysers, fuel cells, creating job opportunities and to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. These goal present both opportunities and challenges before industry, national research institutions and universities. Aligning with the NHM, the government of Andhra Pradesh has taken swift steps to developing Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam as a green hydrogen hub. The target set by Mr. Naidu for this hub is to produce 1.5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen and 3 lakh tonnes of green ammonia. Objectives of SRM University Amaravati Dr. Rao explained that, 'The first goal of SRM University is developing a hydrogen powered combustion engine for the car.' He expressed hope that an automobile manufacturer would come forward to develop such a car. He added that, the Ministry of Railways has already developed a hydrogen-powered fuel cell-based train with ten coaches and they will be demonstrating it in September 2025, between the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Naidu to inaugurate green hydrogen summit on July 18
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the Green Hydrogen Summit-2025 at the SRM University-AP campus on July 18, informed executive director (Research) of SRM-AP Prof D Narayana Rao. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday along with pro vice-chancellor Prof Satish Kumar, vice-chairman and managing director of New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation Dr Kamalakar Babu, convener of the summit Dr M Pardha Sarathi, co-convener Dr Sujith Kalluri, Prof Narayana Rao said that the green hydrogen will be a game changing fuel for the future. Referring to the advantages of green hydrogen, Prof Narayana Rao said it is renewable and abundant and can be used across multiple sectors. The growing green hydrogen industry will create numerous jobs in manufacturing, engineering, and related sectors, he pointed out. Member of NITI Aayog Dr VK Saraswat, Union Minister of State Dr Chandrasekhar Pemmasani, Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Chief Secretary K Vijayanand and Pro-Chancellor of SRM University-AP Dr P Sathyanarayanan would attend the summit. The two-day summit would be held in association with AP Government, IIT-Tirupati, IISER-Tirupati, Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP and the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu. Several leading industrialists engaged in hydrogen and renewable energies including SUZLON, ACME, NTPC, BPCL, KPI Green Hydrogen, Yamna Industries and many others are participating in the summit. The summit will focus on research and development, innovation, commercialisation, and alignment with the National Hydrogen Mission and discuss the policy framework and incentives to support hydrogen projects. Dr Kamalakar Babu said that India is poised to become an influential player in the global green hydrogen sector. Under the visionary leadership and foresight of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the State has embraced national missions such as the National Hydrogen Mission with exceptional vigour and enthusiasm, he said.
The Print
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Print
Green hydrogen presents transformative opportunity to decarbonise India's steel sector: Report
A report 'Role of Green Hydrogen in Indian Steel Sector' by Ernst & Young (EY)-Parthenon in collaboration with WWF-India, says that India's commitment to green hydrogen presents a transformative opportunity to decarbonise its steel sector, a major emitter of global CO2 emissions. New Delhi [India] April 23 (ANI): India is making substantial strides in clean energy transition by investing in green hydrogen infrastructure, shifting from carbon-intensive hydrogen production methods to renewable-powered green hydrogen through electrolysis. The steel industry, responsible for 7 per cent of global CO2 emissions, is central to this transformation. The report noted that green hydrogen presents a sustainable alternative to traditional carbon-intensive methods. Integrating green hydrogen into steel production presents a significant opportunity for decarbonisation. Hydrogen can be applied across various stages of production, including agglomeration, blast furnace operations, DRI processes, and downstream activities, such as reheating and galvanising. While partial hydrogen blends have already been successfully demonstrated, full hydrogen adoption is still under exploration. Despite challenges like feedstock availability and infrastructure requirements, technological advancements and supportive policy frameworks are facilitating a move toward a greener future for steel production. India's 2070 net zero scenario, the green H2-DRI and electric arc furnace (EAF) route is expected to contribute 13 per cent of the projected 403 MMTPA crude steel output by FY50, growing to 41 per cent of 597 MMTPA by FY70. Green hydrogen demand in the steel sector is expected to grow at a 13 per cent CAGR, reaching 15.15 MMTPA by FY70. The report noted that to achieve a 245 MMTPA H2-DRI capacity by 2070, heavy investments are needed. 'Our analysis shows, to achieve a 245 MMTPA H2-DRI capacity by 2070, investments of USD 297-USD 304 billion are needed,' said the report It adds that falling green hydrogen prices will make this a viable alternative to traditional steel making. The report, however, cautions that despite these advantages, widespread adoption of green hydrogen faces significant barriers. It said, 'High initial infrastructure and technology costs require government incentives, such as production-linked schemes, tax breaks, and public-private partnership (PPP) models.' The report suggests the need for a comprehensive National Green Hydrogen Policy, which includes regulatory measures to reduce renewable power costs and establish adoption targets. Financial incentives, such as tax breaks and carbon pricing mechanisms, are essential to attracting investments to meet funding requirements. These measures can reduce electricity and capital costs, making hydrogen adoption more affordable, the report adds. The National Hydrogen Mission, (NHM) launched in 2021, can be a great enabler for this. NHM aims to make India a global leader in green hydrogen with targets of five million metric tons of annual green hydrogen production by 2030. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
