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India's Green Hydrogen Surge: How 5 Million Tonnes by 2030 Changes Everything

India is making a massive push to become a global leader in green hydrogen. The government has set an ambitious target of producing 5 million metric tonnes annually by 2030. To achieve this, significant financial incentives have been awarded to companies for both hydrogen production and the manufacturing of essential electrolysers. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2070.

Key Points: India Targets 5 Million Tonnes Green Hydrogen Capacity by 2030

  • 18 companies awarded capacity to produce 8.62 lakh tonnes of green hydrogen annually
  • 15 firms get incentives for 3,000 MW per annum electrolyser manufacturing
  • Plants get 25-year interstate transmission charge waiver to reduce costs
  • R&D project worth Rs 83 crore aims to scale up perovskite solar cell tech
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India likely to touch 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen capacity by 2030

India's National Green Hydrogen Mission aims for 5 MMT annual capacity by 2030, backed by major incentives for production and electrolyser manufacturing.

"The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India a global hub for production, usage and export of green hydrogen. - Minister Shripad Yesso Naik"

New Delhi, Dec 16

India’s green hydrogen production capacity is likely to reach 5 million metric tonnes per annum by 2030, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) aims to make India a global hub for production, usage and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

The minister also listed the incentives and manufacturing initiatives under the NGHM to reduce the cost of green hydrogen.

Under the incentive scheme for electrolyser manufacturing, 15 companies have been awarded a total manufacturing capacity of 3,000 MW per annum, with incentives worth Rs 4,440 crore. Under the incentive scheme for green hydrogen production, 18 companies have been awarded a cumulative production capacity of 8,62,000 tonnes per annum.

Two companies have been awarded 20,000 tonnes per annum worth of incentives for refineries, the minister added.

Additional measures to reduce costs include exemptions from interstate transmission system charges for 25 years for plants commissioned on or before December 31, 2030, an official statement said.

Further, duty benefits have also been allowed under Section 26 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, for installation as well as operation and maintenance (O&M) of renewable energy equipment exclusively for captive consumption of the unit.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is also supporting a research and development project titled 'Scale‑up of Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells (Phase‑I)' with a total project cost of Rs. 83.19 crore to scale up and indigenise perovskite tandem solar cell technology.

Naik said last month that India is steadily advancing toward 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.

The minister highlighted the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s transition from planning to implementation, with incentive schemes worth Rs 17,000 crore and projects awarded for 3,000 MW per annum of domestic electrolyser manufacturing and 862,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative, but I hope the benefits reach the common people. Will this translate to cheaper electricity and cleaner air in our cities, or will it just boost exports? Need more clarity on domestic usage plans.
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Vikram M
Investing in perovskite solar cell R&D is the key. We must own the technology, not just be a manufacturing hub. Rs 83 crore is a good start, but hope more funding follows for cutting-edge research. Future is green! 💡
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Rohit P
Waah! 17,000 crore incentives and projects already awarded. Shows the government is serious. This can create so many jobs in engineering and tech. Hope the execution matches the planning.
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Sarah B
As an expat working in renewables, it's impressive to see India's scale and speed. The 25-year interstate transmission charge waiver is a major policy push that will attract serious investment. Global hub is the right vision.
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Nikhil C
Good step, but what about the water usage for green hydrogen? In a water-stressed country like ours, producing hydrogen through electrolysis needs massive amounts of water. Is there a plan for that? Respectfully, this critical point seems missing.
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Ananya R
Net-zero by 2070 feels far, but these are the building blocks. Making

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