Want to make India global hub for Green Hydrogen: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his address at the Second International Conference on Green Hydrogen that India was among the first G20 nations to fulfil its Paris commitments on green energy. He emphasised that there was a growing realisation that climate change was not just a matter of the future.

At Second International Conference on Green Hydrogen, PM says, 'The impact of climate change is being felt here and now. The time for action is also here and now.'

“The impact of climate change is being felt here and now. The time for action is also here and now. Energy transition and sustainability have become central to global policy discourse,” he said.

“These commitments were fulfilled nine years ahead of the target of 2030. India’s installed non-fossil fuel capacity increased nearly 300% in the last 10 years. Our solar energy capacity increased over 3,000% in the same period. But we are not resting on these achievements. We remain focused on strengthening existing solutions. We are also looking at new and innovative areas. This is where Green Hydrogen comes into the picture,” Modi said.

Reflecting on the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched in 2023, the Prime Minister outlined India’s goals to make it a global hub for the production, utilisation and export of Green Hydrogen.

“Green Hydrogen is emerging as a promising addition to the world’s energy landscape. It can help in decarbonising industries that are difficult to electrify. Refineries, fertilisers, steel, heavy-duty transportation — many such sectors will benefit. Green Hydrogen can also act as a storage solution for surplus renewable energy,” he said.

“The National Green Hydrogen Mission is giving an impetus to innovation, infrastructure, industry and investment. We are investing in cutting-edge research and development.  Partnerships between industry and academia are being formed. Startups and entrepreneurs working in this domain are being encouraged. There is also a great potential for a green jobs ecosystem to develop. To enable this, we are also working on skill development for our youth in this sector,” Modi said.

“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. Can we improve the efficiency of electrolysers and other components in Green Hydrogen production? Can we explore the use of sea water and municipal waste water for production? How can we enable the use of Green Hydrogen in public transport, shipping, and inland waterways?” he stated.