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India: Centre to Set Targets for Hydrogen Energy Development

The Central government is planning to set targets for hydrogen energy development, which is currently not included in its plan to develop 175 GW renewable power by 2022. A committee of officials has been formed to set specific targets to develop this source of energy.

 

As part of the hydrogen mission, the committee will outline quantifiable deliverables. It would be focused towards creating volumes, addressing regulations, supporting demonstrations and research and development.

 

Hydrogen use in India can expand between three to 10 times by 2050 if the focus shifts towards carbon-neutral economy. The main usage of hydrogen will be in fuel cells for electric vehicles.

 

The government's stated capacity target of 175 GW by 2022 lists 100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from biofuels and five GW from hydro-based projects.

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