Green Hydrogen City: A futuristic India
India is making significant strides toward becoming a Green hydrogen city that will seamlessly integrate transportation and power generation sectors. This progress is expected to bring about major changes in the fuel and energy industries, making India self-reliant and capable of exporting energy products. The government and conglomerates are actively involved in building a futuristic India.
The government has identified seven cities that can potentially convert into Hydrogen cities: Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, UP, Chhattisgarh, and Gujrat. Among these, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, and Gujrat are selected based on hydel, solar, and wind energy. These cities of India will not only become hydrogen cities but will integrate sectors like transportation and power generation, leading the nation toward becoming self-sufficient and a potential export hub.
“At present, seven states have been identified under this initiative – Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, UP, Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat,” said senior vice-president of ICRA, Prashant Vasisht.
The government plans to identify cities as “hydrogen cities” if they meet the requirements to produce renewable energy. The G20 summit in New Delhi announced the creation of green hydrogen, which can help eliminate pollution and improve air quality in India. This move towards clean and sustainable energy is necessary to combat the YoY deterioration of air quality.
The projection of the hydrogen cities will also generate new jobs and income paths that will significantly impact the nation’s overall economic growth. Innovation and technology will enable the cities to transform India into an advanced and secure country. The cost involved in fuel procurement from other nations will be eliminated, and the dependence on fossil fuels will diminish.
The government launched the Green Hydrogen Policy back in 2022. The objective was to become an export hub. Conglomerates have joined hands with the government to fulfill the promise of net zero emissions by 2050. Green Hydrogen energy is expensive and currently costs around Rs 320- Rs 330. Making clean energy economically viable and relatively cheaper than fossil fuel is one of the major challenges, as well as the goal to make net zero possible.
Developing Green Hydrogen cities in India is a crucial move towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. These cities are investing in hydrogen technologies, reducing their carbon footprint and leading towards a cleaner, stronger, and more economically prosperous urban landscape. With continuous innovation, investments, and public assistance, hydrogen cities in India can lead the nation toward a brighter and more sustainable tomorrow and one step more toward the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
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