India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission is making strides towards becoming a global leader in the production and use of green hydrogen, with the goal of meeting 25% of domestic hydrogen demand through green hydrogen by 2030. At India Energy Storage Week 2023, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General of the International Solar Alliance, spoke as the guest of honour, highlighting the current infrastructure of green hydrogen. Despite the absence of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, he emphasized the importance of hydrogen’s non-toxicity and ability to adapt to existing petrol or diesel infrastructure as a crucial component in the energy transition. Dr Rahul Walawalkar, President of IESA, called on collaboration and the leverage of experience and passion for making the transition to green energy a reality in various sectors.
Notable green hydrogen experts, manufacturers, and representatives from around the world, such as Abhay Bakre of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Dr Sunita Satyapal of the US Department of Energy, participated in the e-mobility day event. Abhay Bakre noted that the amendment to the Energy Conservation Act empowering the government to launch a carbon trading scheme is an essential element for promoting green hydrogen in the country. The event drew over 500 organisations from 25 countries, including 60+ CXOs from the e-mobility and green hydrogen ecosystem, 100+ start-ups, 50+ women energy leaders, and representatives from eight ministries, demonstrating India’s commitment to sustainable and green solutions.