Hydrogen

Rooftop solar creates more jobs because it has to be installed in homes, shops and buildings, unlike large RE projects that are built at a single site

The state will deploy three hydrogen fuel cell buses under a ₹53.55-crore pilot project aimed at promoting clean mobility and advancing green hydrogen adoption

Indian Railways has approved its first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route even as experts caution over the technology's costs and scalability

US is set to retain nearly $5 bn in hydrogen hub funding, and revive carbon capture projects backed by major energy firms, signalling continued support for clean energy despite earlier proposed cuts

SECI auction sets record low green ammonia price, with 7.24 lakh TPA capacity tied to fertiliser units, boosting energy security and reducing import dependence

In the month of March, the stock price of L&T tanked 22 per cent from a level of ₹4,280 to ₹3,341.90 as of yesterday.

India will see a rapid expansion of green hydrogen capacity over the next 2-3 years as new projects come online, with MNRE estimating growth from 8,000 tonnes to at least 200,000 tonnes

The country's largest lender has set up a Centre of Excellence to support financing of sectors such as renewable energy, semiconductors, electric mobility and data centres, with large capital needs

The partnership focuses on deepening bilateral engagement while accelerating the adoption of renewable energy in India

Ahead of the Budget, Industry body Assocham has urged the government to provide incentives for hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (DRI) and concessional green finance to help the steel sector transition to low-carbon production. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to table the Union Budget for the Financial Year 2026-27 in Parliament on February 1, 2025. In its pre-Budget recommendations for the domestic steel sector, the chamber also suggested incentives for waste-heat recovery systems and the establishment of renewable captive power plants to curb emissions. The industry body noted that decarbonisation presents both a challenge and a competitive opportunity, asserting that these measures can accelerate sustainable production. Assocham further pitched for incentivising scrap collection and recycling, noting that strengthening domestic recycling infrastructure through skilling is essential to reduce the country's dependence on imports. Highlighting the challenges, Asso

IIT Madras researchers say proton exchange membrane electrolysers can improve efficiency versus alkaline systems and that design choices can reshape lifecycle emissions and material needs for scale-up

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday flagged off India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi, marking a key milestone in the country's push towards clean, and sustainable inland water transport. At a ceremony held at Namo Ghat, the Ports, Shipping, and Waterways minister inaugurated the vessel's commercial operations. Sonowal said the hydrogen-powered vessel reflects India's growing technological capabilities and its commitment to sustainable energy. "This is not just technological progress, but a sign that we are advancing confidently towards green energy and indigenous solutions," he said. The minister said it was a matter of national pride that India has now joined the list of countries such as China, Norway, the Netherlands, and Japan that operate hydrogen-powered vessels. "This proves that our technical capabilities are ready for the future. This has been made possible due to the Prime Minister's visionary leadership. The speed and approach with whi

EPC contractor TKIL Industries (formerly thyssenkrupp Industries India) has entered into a tie-up with Swiss manufacturer SoHHytec as it plans to set up a green hydrogen plant in India next year, a top company official said. The TKIL Industries-SoHHytec partnership provides cutting-edge innovative solutions in the field of green hydrogen. It uses proprietary artificial photosynthesis (photo-electrolysis) technology to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, including solar and wind, for industrial applications. "I'm quite hopeful, within the next 12 months, you will see us building out a green hydrogen plant with our technology," TKIL Industries MD & CEO Vivek Bhatia told PTI. The company -- an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) player -- is in talks with companies operating in various sectors like steel, oil marketing companies, etc, for setting up of green hydrogen plant. "We are the EPC player. We are talking to steel manufacturers. We are talking to .

The government has awarded 900,000 tonnes per annum production capacity of green hydrogen to 19 companies under the National Green Hydrogen Mission

EY India notes green hydrogen steel production costs remain nearly double conventional methods but could halve by 2030, though high costs and weak infrastructure slow adoption

Earlier this year, the Railway Minister stated that the hydrogen fuel-run train engine developed by Indian Railways has the maximum horsepower in the world

Assam's decision to pause the green hydrogen policy surprised some of the companies, forcing them to recalibrate potential returns and investment plans worth millions of dollars, three of the sources

The transport ministry has proposed a new category of registration number plate for hydrogen fuel operated vehicles. According to a draft notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Friday, in case of a hydrogen fuel operated commercial vehicle, the top half of number plate will be green and bottom half blue, while the figures on plate will be in yellow. In case of private vehicles, the number plate's top half will be green and bottom half will be blue, while figures will be in white. In case of cabs on rent, the top half of number plate will be black and bottom half will be blue while figures on plate will be in yellow.

The government is working on 10 major hydrogen fuel cell projects involving auto companies, which will operate hydrogen-powered trucks and buses, says Nitin Gadkari

State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the timeline for submission of bids for contract for the production and supply of green ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by four days to June 30. Earlier, the last date for submission was June 26, 2025. According to a statement, SECI has extended the bid submission date for its ongoing tender pertaining to the production and supply of green ammonia. Issued on June 7, 2024, the tender is part of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme - Mode 2A, Tranche I. The tender is aimed at enabling the production and long-term supply of 7,24,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia annually to 13 identified fertiliser plants across the country. SECI, as the implementing agency, will aggregate demand and enter into long-term offtake agreements with selected green ammonia producers. These agreements will provide commercial certainty for a 10-year duration and support market development