Govt Launches ₹200 Cr Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production
The Government of India, through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has launched a ₹200 crore pilot scheme to promote green hydrogen for decentralized uses, such as cooking, heating, and off-grid power. This scheme, part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, encourages innovation in green hydrogen production from sources like floating solar, biomass, and wastewater. The initiative aims to create a sustainable green hydrogen ecosystem by testing technical feasibility and safety across residential and commercial applications, supporting India’s goals for reducing carbon emissions.
The Government of India has launched a ₹200 crore pilot scheme to promote green hydrogen production and usage in decentralized applications. This initiative, led by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), aims to explore innovative methods for producing and utilizing green hydrogen in residential, commercial, and community settings.
The budget of ₹200 crore allocated for the scheme, extending through the fiscal years up to 2025-26.
The MNRE has also issued implementation guidelines to promote innovation in green hydrogen production and usage. These guidelines are part of the broader National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to establish a comprehensive green hydrogen ecosystem in India.
The guidelines outline criteria for pilot projects to assess the technical feasibility and safety of using green hydrogen in various sectors.
The scheme focuses on decentralized uses of green hydrogen, such as cooking, heating, off-grid power, and powering off-road vehicles.
The initiative supports technologies like floating solar-based hydrogen production, hydrogen derived from biomass, and hydrogen generated from wastewater.
These projects will assess the technical feasibility and safety of using green hydrogen as a clean, alternative fuel for household and commercial appliances, local community services, and city gas networks.
The scheme aligns with India’s broader mission to promote sustainable energy options and tackle carbon emissions.
This initiative is a significant step towards diversifying India’s green hydrogen sector and expanding its applications beyond traditional uses.
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