Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Pralhad Joshi, has launched India’s Green Hydrogen certification scheme to ensure standardisation in the production and export of Green Hydrogen.
The Minister stated that the scheme would provide a clear and detailed methodology for measurement, monitoring, reporting, on-site verification, and certification of Green Hydrogen.
He also pointed out that agreements have been signed by several companies to supply a total of 4.12 lakh tonnes of Green Hydrogen derivatives to Japan and Singapore.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched on 4th January 2023, with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore up to FY 2029–30. The Mission aims to contribute to India’s goal of becoming Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) through clean energy, support the global clean energy transition, decarbonise the economy, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, and enable India’s leadership in Green Hydrogen technology and markets.
MNRE is also in discussions with states for signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for renewable energy, and is working with the Power Ministry and the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to resolve pending issues.
Chairing a workshop on the National Green Hydrogen Mission and opportunities for MSMEs, the Minister urged small businesses to promote decentralised renewable energy integration. He added that MSMEs could help generate local employment by leveraging their last-mile reach.