India works on innovation for enhancing long-term energy independence
Public and Private entities including Research Institutions, Universities are expected to form partnerships to participate in the Government call for setting up Centres of Excellence (CoE) under Research and Development (R&D) Scheme of National Green Hydrogen Mission, for which Rs.100 crore budget has been allocated.
The Government, through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has called for proposals (CfP) on 4 Nov to establish world-class Centres of Excellence for Green Hydrogen in India to foster innovation, promote sustainability, thereby enhancing energy independence in the long term.
These CoEs will accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy by advancing Green Hydrogen production, storage, and utilization technologies.
The CoEs will act as focal points for cutting-edge research, skill development, and knowledge dissemination. These CoEs will also facilitate collaboration among stakeholders, including industry, academia, and Government in order to drive innovations in Green Hydrogen technologies, leading to improved process efficiencies and new product development.
These centres will aggregate and leverage expertise and resources to advance the entire Green Hydrogen ecosystem in the country.
MNRE had earlier released Guidelines on 15 March 2024, for the implementation of R&D Scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched on 4 Jan 2023, with an outlay of Rs.19,744 crores up to FY 2029-30.
It will contribute to India’s goal to become Aatma Nirbhar (self-reliant) through clean energy and serve as an inspiration for the global Clean Energy transition.
The Mission will lead to significant decarbonization of the economy, reduced dependence on fossil fuel imports, and enable India to assume technology and market leadership in Green Hydrogen. Fiinews.com
