The central government has launched a pilot initiative to explore the potential use of green hydrogen for cooking, heating, and power generation at residential and community levels, reported Moneycontrol.
Approved by the President of India, the scheme has a financial allocation of Rs 200 crore, covering the period until FY 2025-26. A note issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) invites industry proposals for the project.
The primary objective of the scheme is to evaluate the technical viability of using green hydrogen in various applications, including household, residential, and commercial sectors, as well as in city gas services, according to an MNRE official who requested anonymity.
Green hydrogen is a clean, carbon-free fuel produced through the process of electrolysis, which separates hydrogen from oxygen in water using an electric current. The electricity for electrolysis is sourced from renewable energy, such as solar or wind, which is why it is called “green” hydrogen. The government is promoting green hydrogen as part of its efforts to help India achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
Until now, the government’s focus has largely been on replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen in heavy industries like chemicals, fertilizers, oil, gas, and steel, as well as in the transportation sector, including shipping. This new pilot scheme broadens the scope of the National Green Hydrogen Mission to include decentralized sectors such as residential, local community, and commercial applications.
According to the scheme’s document, replacing conventional fuels like LPG in cooking stoves, diesel in off-grid power generation, and other fuels used for household heating with green hydrogen can lead to substantial reductions in carbon emissions and improvements in air quality.
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