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Adani Group has commissioned India's first off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat. The 5MW facility runs entirely on solar power with battery storage, setting new standards for decentralized hydrogen production. This breakthrough supports India's ambitions to become a global green hydrogen hub and achieve energy independence. The project aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission and paves the way for Adani's larger Mundra Green Hydrogen Hub.

Key Points: Adani Launches India's First Off-Grid Green Hydrogen Plant in Gujarat

  • India's first off-grid green hydrogen plant powered by solar energy
  • Features automated electrolyser system responding to renewable inputs
  • Supports National Green Hydrogen Mission goals
  • Paves way for upcoming Mundra Green Hydrogen Hub
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Adani commissions India's first off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant of 5MW capacity

Adani commissions 5MW solar-powered green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, marking a major milestone in India's clean energy transition and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

"This provides valuable operational flexibility, particularly in addressing the variability of solar power, while ensuring efficiency, safety and performance - ANIL Statement"

Ahmedabad, June 23

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.

- IANS

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Priya K.
This is a proud moment for India's renewable energy sector! 🇮🇳 Adani Group is showing real leadership in green hydrogen. If we can scale this up, it could reduce our oil imports dramatically. Hope to see more such projects across different states.
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Rahul S.
Good initiative but I'm concerned about the costs. Green hydrogen is still very expensive compared to conventional fuels. Will this really be affordable for industries? The government should ensure subsidies reach the right beneficiaries.
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Ananya M.
As an environmental science student, I'm thrilled! This pilot plant is exactly what India needs to transition to clean energy. The integration with solar+BESS is brilliant. Hope they share the technical learnings with other Indian companies too 🤞
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Vikram J.
Adani is doing what PSUs should have done years ago! This is why private sector participation is crucial for innovation. If we can become global leaders in green hydrogen, it will create lakhs of jobs. Make in India in action!
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Sunita P.
While I appreciate the green initiative, I hope they've done proper environmental impact assessments. Kutch is ecologically sensitive. Renewable projects shouldn't repeat the mistakes of conventional industries. Sustainability means protecting nature AND developing tech.
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Karthik R.
The 2047 energy independence target seems ambitious but this is a solid first step. India has abundant solar potential - converting it to hydrogen could be our ticket to energy security. Just hope the benefits reach common people through cheaper fertilizers and transport fuels.

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