Green hydrogen is clean hydrogen fuel made by splitting water using renewable energy like solar or wind, producing zero carbon emissions. Unlike fossil fuel-based hydrogen, it’s 100% sustainable and offers a revolutionary, emission-free energy solution.
Green hydrogen can decarbonize tough industries and be stored or used as fuel. With India’s vast solar and wind resources, it’s a versatile clean energy solution ready to scale up.
Launched in 2023, India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to produce 5 MMT of green hydrogen annually by 2030, create 6 lakh jobs, cut fossil fuel imports by ₹1 lakh crore, and avoid 50 MMT of CO₂ emissions each year.
Grey Hydrogen: Produced from natural gas; emits CO₂. Blue Hydrogen: Same as grey, but CO₂ is captured and stored. Green Hydrogen: Made with clean energy; zero emissions.
India is rich in renewable resources. With over 420 GW of solar and wind potential, the country can power massive green hydrogen production. States like Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu are already attracting major green energy projects.
-Reliance Industries -Adani Group -NTPC Limited
– Incentives for green hydrogen producers – Mandatory use of green hydrogen in refineries and fertilizers – Green hydrogen standards and certifications – PLI schemes for electrolyzer manufacturing
-Transportation -Steel and Cement Industries -Fertilizer Production
Green hydrogen could boost India’s GDP by over $90 billion by 2030, according to NITI Aayog. It can also save billions in oil and gas imports and create over half a million green jobs.