Key Takeaways
- India plans to develop a tracking system for green hydrogen utilization to ensure traceability in exports.
- Collaboration with European ports aims to support green hydrogen transmission and trade agreements.
- Wind energy forecasts are proving unreliable, affecting renewable energy project outputs, according to industry leaders.
Tracking Green Hydrogen Utilization
India is advancing its initiatives to track and utilize green hydrogen, as stated by Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Speaking at the CII International Business Conclave on Green Hydrogen, he emphasized the necessity for traceability in the green hydrogen supply chain, noting that it is crucial to determine the source of hydrogen used in steel production. Currently, it is difficult to ascertain whether steel is produced using grey or green hydrogen, which contributes to global carbon emissions.
To address this gap, Sarangi highlighted ongoing discussions with green hydrogen producers aimed at establishing measures for identifying, tracing, and tracking the end products derived from green hydrogen. This initiative aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, recently launched with a budget of Rs 19,744 crore. The mission’s goal is to position India as a leading hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen, targeting an annual production of 5 million tonnes by 2030.
Furthermore, the government is actively seeking collaborations with international stakeholders. Sarangi disclosed that dialogues are in progress with European partners, specifically the Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, to ensure that exported green hydrogen adheres to established infrastructure for transportation. The upcoming terms of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement will also factor in green hydrogen exports, focusing on favorable conditions for domestic producers.
Challenges in Wind Energy Forecasting
Amidst discussions on renewable energy, Sumant Sinha, Chairman and CEO of ReNew, raised concerns regarding wind speed forecasts, which have proven less reliable than expected. This inadequacy has led to underperformance in energy generation from many wind projects in India. Sinha, who also leads the CII National Council on Energy Transition & Hydrogen, commented on the impacts on round-the-clock renewable energy projects, which typically rely on a combination of solar, wind, and battery storage to deliver a consistent clean energy supply.
With ReNew managing India’s largest wind portfolio, comprising 4.7 GW of capacity—approximately 10.5 percent of the national total—Sinha noted that data from installed turbines is now being analyzed to refine future generation forecasts. The objective is to improve reliability in energy generation, addressing the discrepancies in initial wind speed predictions.
The landscape of both green hydrogen utilization and wind energy forecasting in India is evolving, emphasizing the country’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions while navigating associated challenges.
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