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MNRE launches Rs 2 billion programme to boost green hydrogen innovation

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced a Rs 2 billion programme, running through FY 2025-26, to accelerate green hydrogen production and application across sectors.  Focus areas include decentralised hydrogen production through floating solar, biomass, and wastewater, with applications in off-grid energy, cooking, heating, and industrial processes. The initiative aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). Project implementation will be overseen by Scheme Implementing Agencies (SIAs) such as the National Institute…

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MNRE invites proposals to set up R&D facilities for green hydrogen

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a call for proposals to establish Centers of Excellence (CoEs) under the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s (NGHM) Research and Development (R&D) programme, with a deadline of December 19, 2024.  Selected entities will receive financial support covering up to 50 per cent of project costs, aimed at advancing green hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation. The CoEs will facilitate research, skill development, and industry collaboration to foster…

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Gensol, Matrix to develop India’s first green steel production facility

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Gensol Engineering has partnered with Matrix Gas & Renewables to establish India’s first green steel production facility using 100% green hydrogen.  The project, with a total capital expenditure of Rs 3.21 billion, will receive 50% capex incentives from the Government of India under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Sanctioned as one of three pilot projects by MECON, in coordination with the Ministry of Steel (MoS) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the…

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Union government sanctions three pilot projects for hydrogen use in steel production

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As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian government has approved three pilot projects aimed at utilizing hydrogen in steel production.  The projects include a 50 ton-per-day (tpd) plant by Matrix Gas and Renewables Ltd (in collaboration with Gensol Engineering Ltd, IIT Bhubaneswar, and Metsol AB, Sweden), a 40 tpd plant by Simplex Castings Ltd (partnered with BSBK, Ten Eight Investment, and IIT Bhilai), and a 3,200 tpd plant by Steel Authority of…

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India surpasses 200 GW renewable energy milestone

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India has crossed a major milestone in its renewable energy journey, with the nation’s total renewable energy capacity reaching 201.45 GW as of October 10, 2024, according to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). When including the 8,180 MW of nuclear power, non-fossil fuel-based energy now accounts for nearly half of India’s total installed electricity generation capacity, which stands at 452.69 GW. Solar power leads India’s renewable energy contributions, generating 90.76 GW, followed by wind power…