IH2A Makes Policy Submission to Govt of India
IH2A makes six-point submission to create ‘Bharat H2’ supply chain, build hydrogen systems at scale in India
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Energy Transition Coalition ‘India H2 Alliance’ Formed by Industry Majors
Global players commit to collaborate on building a hydrogen economy and supply chain in India focussed on commercializing H2 technologies and systems to build net-zero carbon pathways
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National Electrolyser Manufacturing Mission Proposed by IH2A
IH2A proposes that India should promote domestic manufacturing of electrolysers through a National Electrolyser Manufacturing Mission, aligned with the government’s FAME II Scheme.
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IH2A Asks Govt to Create a National H2-Themed Energy Transition Fund
India should aim to create an investible pool of at least USD 1 Bn by 2030 through this fund, with deployments directed towards national H2 projects of a certain scale, supported by fiscal and non-fiscal incentives
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About IH2A & Governance
Member & Partner Organisations
Work Groups
Workgroup 1: Hydrogen Production and Electrolyser/Fuel-Cell Manufacturing
Workgroup 1: Hydrogen Production and Electrolyser/Fuel-Cell Manufacturing
India has the potential to produce green hydrogen from 15-20 GW installed capacity by 2030 from expected renewable energy excess capacity and resultant curtailment (with a 450 GW national RE target by 2030) as well as link to hydrogen as an energy storage vector. Capital cost of electrolysers (estimated 2030 electrolyser capital cost at USD 250-300/kW) rather than renewable energy feedstock, is expected to be the only hurdle to electrolyser deployments and indigenisation/domestic electrolyser manufacturing will play a determining role in driving hydrogen commercialisation. Electrolyser capital costs, collectively estimated at USD 5-6 Bn, is expected to be privately funded with public funding being utilised for hydrogen offtake and infrastructure. Learn More
Workgroup 2: Hydrogen Storage and Transport
Workgroup 2: Hydrogen Storage and Transport
Workgroup 3: Hydrogen at Scale - Hydrogen Valleys, Funding and Policy Design
Workgroup 3: Hydrogen at Scale - Hydrogen Valleys, Funding and Policy Design
IH2A’s view is that India should identify and scope at least 10 national Hydrogen Valleys or Hydrogen Hubs – large-scale demonstration stage projects that helps build a domestic hydrogen supply, with participation from industry consortia and special incentives (as well as off-take guarantees) by the government. This approach towards hydrogen commercialisation is supported by Mission Innovation (a global G2G initiative that India is part of) and provides a global template for project funding, risk management and collaboration between public and private participants. Learn More
Workgroup 4: Green Steel and Cement - Industrial Use Case
Workgroup 4: Green Steel and Cement - Industrial Use Case
IH2A is collaborating with the steel industry and the steel sector policy makers to articulate a decarbonisation pathway for increasing hydrogen use in steelmaking. IH2A expects steel and cement industrial clusters to be hydrogen early adopters, as part of their decarbonisation plans, with potentially distributed models. Industrial plants and clusters with proximity to renewable energy sources can be hydrogen offtakers if supported with incentives, integrated hydrogen production facilities and locally available hydrogen infrastructure. Learn More
Workgroup 5: Green Ammonia Use Case: Refineries and Fertilizers
Workgroup 5: Green Ammonia Use Case: Refineries and Fertilizers
IH2A expects steel, refineries, and fertilizers industrial clusters to be hydrogen early adopters, as part of their decarbonisation plans, with potentially distributed models. Industrial plants and clusters with proximity to renewable energy sources can be hydrogen offtakers if supported with incentives, integrated hydrogen production facilities and locally available hydrogen infrastructure. Learn More
Workgroup 6: Heavy-Duty Transport Use Case: Railways, Trucking & Shipping
Workgroup 6: Heavy-Duty Transport Use Case: Railways, Trucking & Shipping
Hydrogen use in heavy-duty transport, to replace diesel and drive de-carbonisation, is a key stated objective of IH2A. We will work with exploring hydrogen commercialisation in trucking, trains, and shipping, in tandem with the electrification drive so that the appropriate technology choices are chosen for the appropriate vehicle options (electric for smaller, short-haul vehicles and hydrogen for long-haul, freight). This is a rapidly maturing use case with several active global players and projects. IH2A will work closely with global players and regulators to ensure that Indian players and the government have ready access to the latest global developments on the heavy-duty transport use cases, and able to collaborate smoothly on India projects. Learn More
Workgroup 1: Hydrogen Production and Electrolyser/Fuel-Cell Manufacturing
India has the potential to produce green hydrogen from 15-20 GW installed capacity by 2030 from expected renewable energy excess capacity and resultant curtailment (with a 450 GW national RE target by 2030) as well as link to hydrogen as an energy storage vector. Capital cost of electrolysers (estimated 2030 electrolyser capital cost at USD 250-300/kW) rather than renewable energy feedstock, is expected to be the only hurdle to electrolyser deployments and indigenisation/domestic electrolyser manufacturing will play a determining role in driving hydrogen commercialisation. Electrolyser capital costs, collectively estimated at USD 5-6 Bn, is expected to be privately funded with public funding being utilised for hydrogen offtake and infrastructure. Learn More
Workgroup 2: Hydrogen Storage and Transport
IH2A recommends a uniform set of Bharat H2 standards for hydrogen storage, transport, and dispensation, that are globally harmonized and inter-operable across different use-cases and sectors. A uniform set of technical standards and safety certifications for industrial clusters and commercial scale use-cases, for high-pressure and liquified hydrogen storage and transport is an important pre-requisite for building a domestic value chain. As India steps up hydrogen blending plans in gas pipelines, it will be important to ensure that new gas pipeline specifications are compatible. Learn More
Workgroup 3: Hydrogen at Scale - Hydrogen Valleys, Funding, and Policy Design
IH2A’s view is that India should identify and scope at least 10 national Hydrogen Valleys or Hydrogen Hubs – large-scale demonstration stage projects that helps build a domestic hydrogen supply, with participation from industry consortia and special incentives (as well as off-take guarantees) by the government. This approach towards hydrogen commercialisation is supported by Mission Innovation (a global G2G initiative that India is part of) and provides a global template for project funding, risk management and collaboration between public and private participants. Learn More
Workgroup 4: Green Steel and Cement - Industrial Use Case
IH2A is collaborating with the steel industry and the steel sector policy makers to articulate a decarbonisation pathway for increasing hydrogen use in steelmaking. IH2A expects steel and cement industrial clusters to be hydrogen early adopters, as part of their decarbonisation plans, with potentially distributed models. Industrial plants and clusters with proximity to renewable energy sources can be hydrogen offtakers if supported with incentives, integrated hydrogen production facilities and locally available hydrogen infrastructure. Learn More
Workgroup 5: Green Ammonia Use Case: Refineries and Fertilizers
IH2A expects steel, refineries, and fertilizers industrial clusters to be hydrogen early adopters, as part of their decarbonisation plans, with potentially distributed models. Industrial plants and clusters with proximity to renewable energy sources can be hydrogen offtakers if supported with incentives, integrated hydrogen production facilities and locally available hydrogen infrastructure. Learn More