PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the international partnership is critical for promoting green hydrogen’s impact on decarbonisation. "It will help in scaling up production, minimising costs and building infrastructure," he added.
While speaking virtually at the International Conference on Green Hydrogen the PM said that scientists and innovators can suggest changes in public policy to help the green hydrogen sector. There are also many questions that the scientific community can look into. "How can we improve the efficiency of electrolysers and other components? Can we explore the use of seawater and municipal wastewater for production? How can we enable the use of Green Hydrogen in public transport, shipping, and inland waterways," he said. He added that exploring such topics together will help green energy transition across the world.
On occasion, Prahlad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy said, "The National green hydrogen mission has the potential to attract Rs 8 lakh crore in investments and generate 6 lakh jobs but will also significantly reduce reliance on imported natural gas and ammonia, leading to savings of Rs 1 lakh crore.”
The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri said, India's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 involves a multifaceted approach, including a significant focus on green hydrogen. "Our goal of producing 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen by 2030 is a critical step in decarbonizing our economy," he said.
The three-day conference, organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy running from 11-13 September 2024, aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the green hydrogen space, with a focus on establishing India as a leader in the global green hydrogen ecosystem.
