Inside India's $1.5 Billion Hydrogen Boom and What It Means for Transport

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Inside India’s $1.5 Billion Hydrogen Boom and What It Means for Transport

ANGELA LINDERS | HydrogenFuelNews.com | December 14, 2024

Hydrogen’s Role in Reducing Transport-Related Emissions

India’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 has placed the focus squarely on clean energy alternatives. Hydrogen, especially green hydrogen produced using renewable energy, is emerging as a game-changer in addressing emissions from the transport sector. This sector contributes approximately 8.4% of the country’s total carbon footprint, with heavy-duty commercial vehicles like buses and trucks being particularly hard to decarbonize. Hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles offer a promising solution. These vehicles emit only water vapor as a byproduct, making them a zero-emission alternative for both freight and passenger transport.

Hydrogen stands out for its high energy density and fast refueling capabilities. It is ideal for vehicles requiring long ranges and heavy loads, where battery-electric solutions often fall short. For India to meet its climate targets, hydrogen-powered transport will play a vital role in addressing urban air pollution and transitioning away from fossil fuel-dependent systems.

India’s Hydrogen Projects and Key Players

India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission has catalyzed a range of projects and investments to bolster the country’s green hydrogen ecosystem. Supported by a $1.5 billion World Bank investment, India aims to lead the global energy transition.

Several impactful hydrogen initiatives are already underway:

GAIL’s Green Hydrogen Plant: GAIL commissioned India’s first green hydrogen plant in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh, earlier in 2024. This represents a major milestone in the commercial production and utilization of green hydrogen...more
https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/indias-1-5-billion-hydrogen-boom/8568551/

India: National Green Hydrogen Mission
https://mnre.gov.in/en/national-green-hydrogen-mission/

India PM Modi addresses second International Conference on Green Hydrogen in New Delhi
SEP 11, 2024

A BiLLION here and A BILLION there and pretty soon you're talking real money. In the US, billions go to war. And YOU will LIKE it.

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1. K&R

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2. "By 2070?" No kidding? Really? In 1976 it was "By 2000" according to the asshole Amory Lovins.

Sorry, but the laws of thermodynamics will still hold in 2070, just like they did in 1976, in 2000, and in 2024.

Hydrogen will still be a filthy fuel made from dangerous fossil fuels, with extremely poor physical properties, although no doubt they'll be clowns - among whoever's left after these stupid exercises - saying "hydrogen by 2140." It will still be, correctly, regarded as a dumb idea. It was a dumb idea in 1976, a dumb idea in 2000, remains a dumb idea in 2024, and will be a dumb idea in 2050, 2070, and in 2100.

The horrible physical properties, the poor thermodynamics, and difficulties in handling of hydrogen, have not, are not and will not be changed by advertising and slick videos by nonscientists or non-engineers.