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Tamil Nadu is riding high on green investments. It launched an electric vehicle policy earlier this year and will unveil its green hydrogen policy in a couple of weeks. While Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are also drafting or launching green hydrogen policies, Tamil Nadu has actually green-lit three big projects by ACME, Petronas and Greenko. All three are acquiring financing, and land around Tuticorin. “Our green hydrogen policy should be out in a matter of weeks,” says S Krishnan, additional chief secretary, industries. Tamil Nadu, he adds, is the only state to “actually clear commercial proposals in green hydrogen. Following the three big proposals, the state has received expressions of interest from 7-8 other companies.” But what is green hydrogen and why is it the flavour of the season? Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis of water with electricity generated from renewable sources such as solar and wind. Hence, carbon emission is low. According to the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India has set a target of 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 and ₹`8 lakh crore in total investments. Tamil Nadu is one of 10 states identified by the Union government as a potential hub. “The majority of existing hydrogen industries are concentrated in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha,” says Manish Dabkara, CMD of EKI Energy Services, and president, Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI). ...

Disclaimer: Copyright infringement not intended. Context : The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved National Green Hydrogen Mission. Details : • The initial outlay for the Mission will be 19,744 crore, including an outlay of Rs.17,490 crore for the SIGHT programme, Rs.1,466 crore for pilot projects, Rs.400 crore for R&D, and Rs. 388 crore towards other Mission components. • MNRE will formulate the scheme guidelines for implementation of the respective components. • The Mission will result in the following likely outcomes by 2030: o Development of green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonne) per annum with an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 GW in the country. o Over Rs. Eight lakh crore in total investments. o Creation of over Six lakh jobs. o Cumulative reduction in fossil fuel imports over Rs. One lakh crore. o Abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions. • The Mission will have wide ranging benefits- creation of export opportunities for Green Hydrogen and its derivatives; Decarbonisation of industrial, mobility and energy sectors; reduction in dependence on imported fossil fuels and feedstock; development of indigenous manufacturing capabilities; creation of employment opportunities; and development of cutting-edge technologies. • India’s Green Hydrogen production capacity is likely to reach at least 5 MMT per annum, with an associated renewable en...

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Context: The govt is planning a $2 billion incentive program for the green hydrogen industry, in a bid to cut emissions and become a major export player in the field. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: • What is green hydrogen? • Why is India pursuing green hydrogen? • How much green hydrogen is India producing? • Advantages of hydrogen as a fuel • Green Hydrogen Disadvantages What is green hydrogen? • A colourless, odourless, tasteless, non-toxic and highly combustible gaseous substance, hydrogen is the lightest, simplest and most abundant member of the family of chemical elements in the universe. • But a colour — green — prefixed to it makes hydrogen the “fuel of the future”. • The ‘green’ depends on how the electricity is generated to obtain the hydrogen, which does not emit greenhouse gas when burned. • Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis using renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind or hydel power. • Hydrogen can be ‘grey’ and ‘blue’ too. • Grey hydrogen is generated through fossil fuels such as coal and gas and currently accounts for 95% of the total production in South Asia. • Blue hydrogen, too, is produced using electricity generated by burning fossil fuels but with technologies to prevent the carbon released in the process from entering the atmosphere. Green Hydrogen Importance • Hydrogen is being used across the United States, Russia, China, France and Germany. Countries like Japan desi...

Tags: • • • • • • Why in News According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), hydrogen will make up 12% of the energy mix by 2050. • The agency also suggested that about 66% of this hydrogen used must come from water instead of natural gas. • Recently, IRENA has released the 'World Energy Transitions Outlook' Report. Hydrogen • Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on earth for a cleaner alternative fuel option. • Type of hydrogen depend up on the process of its formation: • Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable energy (like Solar, Wind) and has a lower carbon footprint. • Electricity splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. • By Products : Water, Water Vapor. • Brown hydrogen is produced using coal where the emissions are released to the air. • Grey hydrogen is produced from natural gas where the associated emissions are released to the air. • Blue hydrogen is produced from natural gas, where the emissions are captured using carbon capture and storage. • Uses: • Hydrogen is an energy carrier, not an energy source and can deliver or store a tremendous amount of energy. • It can be used in fuel cells to generate electricity, or power and heat. • Today, hydrogen is most commonly used in petroleum refining and fertilizer production, while transportation and utilities are emerging markets. • Hydrogen and fuel cells can provide energy for use in diverse applications, including distributed or combined-heat-and-power; backup pow...

Latest Current Affairs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • National Green Hydrogen Mission [UPSC Notes] The Union Cabinet on 4th January 2023 approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The initial outlay for the mission is Rs.19,744 crore, comprising an outlay of Rs.17,490 crore for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, Rs.1,466 crore for several pilot projects, Rs.400 crore for Research and Development(R&D), and Rs. 388 crores for remaining components of the mission. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been assigned the task of formulating the scheme guidelines for the implementation of the project. It should be noted that the National Hydrogen Mission was initiated on 15th August 2021. GREEN HYDROGEN Green hydrogen is a type of Hydrogen that is produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources like solar or wind energy. It is a clean source and has the potential to reduce carbon emissions. Figure: Types of Hydrogen Source: The Times of India Also read: Green Hydrogen Policy 2022 – Download PDF here AIM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MISSION • The mission intends to facilitate the production of hydrogen from renew...