⇒ Union Minister of State (I/C) Science & Technology; Minister of State (I/C) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh addressed at the ‘International Climate Summit 2021: Powering India’s Hydrogen Eco System’ as Chief Guest in New Delhi.
Participants:
The summit was attended by a galaxy of representatives from Central Ministries, Industry bodies, academia, energy experts and Diplomatic Missions.
Host:
India hosted a key conference on 03 September 2021 as part of the International Climate Summit (ICS) 2020-21 to build a dialogue for India’s transition to clean energy. The ICS 2021 climate summit was held in partnership with Invest India.
Discussion:
The International Climate Summit conference was intended to discuss strategies to power India’s budding hydrogen ecosystem, among other agendas.
Highlights of Dr. Jitendra Singh’s address:
» India has the potential to become Global Hub of Green Hydrogen in near future.
» With the rapid introduction of biofuels, renewable energy and green Hydrogen, India is well poised to take a leadership role towards Carbon neutrality.
» India has set a target of renewable energy at 450 GW and is well on the path of achieving it.
» By 2030, global annual export potential for green hydrogen is expected to be 10.4 million tons to East Asia and EU, amounting to nearly 20 billion USD market. India is ready to provide support to all the stakeholders to realize this goal.
» In line with Prime Minister’s emphasis on Green Hydrogen, an Aspirational goal for India is “Hydrogen 212”.
- The meaning of Hydrogen 212 as Green hydrogen generation cost of less than 2 $/ kg, Green hydrogen storage + distribution + refueling cost of less than 1 $/ kg and Replacement of incumbent end-use technology with green hydrogen technology with ROI of less than 2 years.