Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen, urging the global scientific community to collaborate and provide suggestions to shape policies in the green hydrogen sector. He emphasized India’s ambition to become a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen.
“I urge the global scientific community to come together to explore various aspects. Scientists and innovators can suggest changes in public policy to help the green hydrogen sector. We want to make India a global hub for the production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen,” said PM Modi.
India’s Commitment to Energy Transition and Sustainability
PM Modi highlighted that the world is undergoing a significant transformation and that a strong commitment to energy transition and sustainability is crucial. He praised India’s leadership, noting that the country was the first among G-20 nations to meet the Paris Agreement’s green energy targets, achieving this nine years ahead of the 2030 deadline.
“India’s non-financial fossil fuel capacity has increased by nearly 300 percent over the past decade, while solar energy capacity surged by over 3,000 percent in the same period. But we are not resting on these acts. We remain focused on strengthening existing solutions,” the Prime Minister added.
Green Hydrogen as a Solution to Decarbonize Industries
The Prime Minister stressed the potential of green hydrogen to decarbonize industries that are challenging to electrify, such as refineries, fertilizers, steel, and heavy-duty transportation. He mentioned that the National Green Hydrogen Mission is driving innovation, infrastructure, and investment in the sector.
“India has already launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission which is giving an impetus to innovation, infrastructure, and investments. We are investing in cutting-edge, research and development. Part between industry and academia are being formed,” Modi remarked.
India’s Advantage in Producing Green Hydrogen
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, pointed out that India has a natural advantage in producing green hydrogen due to its abundant solar energy and advancements in the power grid. He shared that India’s installed solar capacity has increased 32 times, from 2.6 GW in 2014 to 85.5 GW, and the country boasts one of the largest synchronous grids globally.
“India’s installed solar capacity has increased by 32 times from 2.6 GW in 2014 to 85.5 GW, and the country also has one of the largest synchronous grids in the world, capable of handling intermittent renewable energy. India is poised to lead the global green energy demand with rising domestic demand across diverse sectors,” Puri stated.
The Path Towards Sustainability and Green Hydrogen
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, reiterated India’s goal to be a global leader in green hydrogen. He noted that integrating green hydrogen into India’s energy mix and industrial processes will not only boost the nation’s global standing but also contribute to environmental and social objectives.
“India is moving to become a key global player in the green hydrogen market, that is why we launched the Green Hydrogen mission. Integrating the green hydrogen, between India’s energy mix and the industrial process will not only enhance our global positioning but also the environmental and social goals,” Joshi emphasized.