By : Neha Dhyani
Updated : Jun 6, 2022, 5:14
On the 17th of February 2022, the Government of India notified the first possible phase of the Green Hydrogen Policy to boost the country's production of green hydrogen to 5 million tonnes by 2030. The policy aims at making India the export hub for clean fuel. It is a step forward for the National Hydrogen Mission.
The Green Hydrogen Policy is the first attempt to set up a hydrogen ecosystem. The Green Hydrogen Policy aims to help India produce low-cost green hydrogen and ammonia for export purposes. Germany and Japan could be key buyers of green hydrogen and ammonia from India.
The manufacturers of green hydrogen and ammonia may purchase renewable power through the power exchange or can even set up their renewable energy capacity or get it through any other developer from anywhere.
This indicates that the policy will allow a green hydrogen producer in Rajasthan to set up solar plants to supply renewable energy to an Assam-based green hydrogen plant without paying an inter-state transmission charge. It will make it economical for the primary hydrogen and ammonia users, such as oil refineries, steel sectors, and fertilisers, to produce green hydrogen for their usage. Open access is to be granted within 15 days from the receipt of the application.
The Green Hydrogen Policy further includes that the manufacturers of green hydrogen and ammonia will be given connectivity to the grid on a priority basis.
There will be a single portal for carrying out all related activities to ensure ease of doing business. In a time stipulated manner, statutory clearances will be set up by MNRE(Ministry of New and Renewable Energy).
The connectivity between the generation end and the manufacturer of green hydrogen and ammonia to the ISTS shall be granted priority.
The manufacturers of these green hydrogen and ammonia can set up bunkers near ports for storage for export and shipping. Respective port authorities will provide the land for the storage purpose at charges as applicable.
☛ Also Download: Daily Current Affairs PDF
Transmission Charges - It takes 50kWh of electricity to produce 1 kg of green hydrogen.
Currently, the landed cost of RE from a remote location amounts to Rs.500 per kg which is 3.5 times the cost of grey hydrogen.
Other challenges include reluctance on the part of states, the lesser margin for producers, and the unwillingness on the part of industries due to the higher cost involved.
Ans. The first part or phase of the Green Hydrogen Policy by the Indian Government was launched on the 17th of February 2022.
Ans. The Green Hydrogen Policy is the Indian Government's attempt to meet the production target of 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by no later than 2030. The policy offers almost 25 years of free power transmission for any renewable energy plant set up to supply power for the production of green hydrogen before July 2025.
Ans. The Government of India intends to boost the manufacture of green hydrogen with the Green Hydrogen Policy. Hence the policy has been adopted. It will also help India meet its climate goals and become the hub of green hydrogen.
Ans. The hydrogen gas produced through water electrolysis is called Green Hydrogen, as mentioned in Green Hydrogen Policy. It is an energy-intensive process that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen thus produced can be combined with nitrogen to form ammonia, thereby avoiding hydrocarbons.
Ans. INR 25 crores have been allocated in the Union Budget for R&D of the Green Hydrogen Policy. India aims to produce three-fourths of total hydrogen by using renewable energy resources.
GradeStack Learning Pvt. Ltd.Windsor IT Park, Tower - A, 2nd Floor, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303 bepstudentsupport@byjus.com