Topic: Infrastructure: Energy.
Q5. What role can hydrogen play in resolving the intermittency-flexibility paradox of renewables? How should India plan to scale this integration? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
India’s rising renewable capacity and the policy push for hydrogen as a grid balancer under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.Key Demand of the question
The question demands an explanation of how hydrogen can help address the challenge of renewable intermittency and suggest strategies India can adopt to integrate hydrogen at scale.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly introduce the intermittency issue in renewables and the emerging role of hydrogen as a stabilising vector in energy systems.Body
- Explain how hydrogen production can act as a demand sink to manage variability in renewable generation
- Suggest how India can integrate hydrogen through taxonomy reforms, policy incentives, and infrastructure development
Conclusion
Conclude by emphasising the dual role of hydrogen in industrial decarbonisation and energy security, aligning with net-zero ambitions.
