India has the potential to be a green hydrogen exporter: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said that India has the potential to become a green hydrogen exporter. Speaking at the International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2023, Singh highlighted the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which reflects India’s determination to address the challenges of decarbonization on its path to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070. Jitendra Singh emphasized India’s strong position as a global leader in Green Hydrogen production.
He cited the country’s abundant renewable energy resources, low regeneration costs, and a robust research and development (R&D) ecosystem as key factors contributing to its potential in the sector. The minister mentioned India’s comprehensive R&D framework covering various aspects of hydrogen production, transport, electrolyzer manufacturing, infrastructure support, fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs), storage, and utilization. During his address, Singh applauded India’s efforts in combating climate change, surpassing expectations in terms of historical and per capita carbon emissions.
He stressed that India is uniquely positioned to emerge as a prominent player in the production of green hydrogen. The minister expressed his satisfaction with the positive collaboration between the private sector and academic institutions, encouraging stakeholders to harness this synergy to advance research and development in Green Hydrogen technologies. Jitendra Singh highlighted the potential of the National Green Hydrogen Mission to generate employment opportunities through the startup ecosystem.
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