Outreach programme foster collaboration and dialogue among key stakeholders
Given the abundant renewable resources and a favourable ecosystem, Green Hydrogen has the potential to drastically alter the structure of India’s energy supply chain over the next 20 years with a substantial impact on the economy, says P. Kumaran, Special Secretary (ER and DPA), Ministry of External Affairs.
Kumaran was speaking at the Industry Outreach programme for International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE). The programme was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, Solar Energy Corporation of India and the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. India is hosting IPHE https://www.iphe.net/ delegates during 18-22 Mar 2024.
The Industry Outreach programme followed 41st Steering Committee Meeting of IPHE held over two days at New Delhi’s Sushma Swaraj Bhawan. The programme aimed to foster collaboration and dialogue among key stakeholders to advance the development of clean and green hydrogen technologies.
Addressing the gathering during the inaugural session of Industry Outreach programme, Kumaran said Green Hydrogen was emerging globally as a solution for journey towards Clean Energy transition as it is well placed to contribute more effectively than other options towards hard-to-abate sectors, long-term energy storage and mobility.
The IPHE, established in 2003, comprises 23 member countries and the European Commission, and is dedicated to advancing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies globally.
The biannual IPHE Steering Committee Meetings serve as a crucial platform for fostering international collaboration and coordination among member countries, stakeholders, and decision-makers. These meetings facilitate information exchange on policy and technical developments, helping to identify key areas for collaboration which inform subsequent initiatives in member countries.
The programme’s inaugural session was followed by four distinct panel discussions. The first panel titled “The Significance of Standards & Certification in the Clean/Green Hydrogen Sector,” discussed the complexity involved in developing these standards, present status of ongoing processes, key challenges, and possible solutions. The focus was on ensuring that standards for Green Hydrogen are robust and accepted internationally.
In the second panel, the discussion was focused on “Maximizing Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability in the Clean/Green Hydrogen Sector” https://www.wagreenhydrogen.com/ . Panellists were of the consensus that safety is paramount, considering the unforeseen hazards posed by these new technologies and deliberated on making present and future green hydrogen technologies safe, along with adequate measures during emergencies.
The topic of the third panel was “International Trade Policies in the Clean/Green Hydrogen Market”. The discussion emphasized the importance of collaboration among partnering countries to create trade policies that facilitate the export of Green Hydrogen https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/national-green-hydrogen-mission and its derivatives. The session focused on achieving supply-chain resilience for raw materials and implementing best practices through joint efforts.
The panellists of the fourth panel titled “Transforming the Clean/Green Hydrogen Economy into Reality: Navigating Financial Pathways,” were of the view that financial innovation is crucial for scaling clean/green hydrogen technologies. Discussions included investment strategies, funding mechanisms, and economic incentives to drive the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. Deliberations also explored the intersection of finance and sustainability, shaping the future landscape of clean/green hydrogen markets.
The first day of the five-day programme began with IPHE Academic Outreach at IIT Delhi, on 18 Mar 2024, where the conference delegates provided valuable insights into the future of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
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