Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI)

Source:  NIE Context: India signed agreements to supply 4.12 lakh tonnes of green hydrogen derivatives to Japan and Singapore. Simultaneously, it launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) to ensure credible and transparent green hydrogen production. About Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI): What is GHCI? GHCI is India’s first certification framework …

National Green Hydrogen Mission

Source: PIB  Context: As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Union Government has sanctioned three pilot projects aimed at using hydrogen in steel production. About National Green Hydrogen Mission: Budget: Outlay of ₹19,744 crore up to FY 2029-30 for green hydrogen initiatives. Objectives: Establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, …

Roadmap to energy justice

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Energy, Environment, Conservation   Source: IE   Context: India’s energy strategy is presently recognised as being pragmatic and balanced since it is motivated by assuring energy access, availability, and affordability for its vast population.   What is energy justice? Energy justice envisions elements of a global energy system that fairly distributes …

Green hydrogen is not a holy grail of the energy transition

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure/Environment   Source: DTE  Context: According to a new report, contrary to its spotless reputation, green hydrogen is not the key to the energy transition.   Green hydrogen: It involves splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity from renewable energy sources like sunlight/wind. It accounted for only 0.04% of globally …

Powering the Amrit Kaal through an integrated approach to ensure energy security

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy)   Source: IE Context: An integrated approach that focuses on renewable energy along with the exploration of traditional fuels is the key to energy security in the next 25 years in India.   Need for an integrated approach: 3As: Ensuring energy access, availability and affordability for India’s large population. …

How to become a green hydrogen superpower?

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy)/Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation   Source: TH Context: The 2023 Union Budget has allocated ₹19,700 crore for the National Green Hydrogen Mission. This could help India establish itself as a green H2 superpower.   Importance of Green H2 for India: India has committed to 50% electricity capacity from non-fossil …