India’s new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi today launched curtain raiser of the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024), which will be held from September 11-13 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
ICGH-2024 will serve as a platform for showcasing green hydrogen related products, services and technologies to a global audience. It will also focus on domain-specific research interactions on hydrogen production, storage, distribution and downstream applications, green financing, human resource upskilling and startup initiatives in the green hydrogen sphere.
ICGH-2024 will have 120+ exhibitors. More than 6,000 delegates are expected to attend the event.
“[The event] marks a significant milestone in our endeavour towards making India the global hub for the production and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives [as envisioned under the National Green Hydrogen Mission]. This year, the three-day event will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest advancements in green hydrogen technology,” said Joshi.
The Government of India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of INR 19,744 crore in January 2023. Through the Mission, it aims to develop India as a global hub for production, usage and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The Mission is expected to lead to development of 5 million metric tons per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by the year 2030.
Joshi said, “We are committed to making India a world leader in this crucial sector. Under prime minister Modi’s leadership, we are sending a clear message about India’s aspirations for a leadership position in clean energy and assert its emerging dominance in the Green Hydrogen sector.”
Since the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India has achieved significant progress by awarding 3 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity and 412,000 tpa (tonnes per annum) of green hydrogen production. Tenders have been issued for 450,000 tpa of green hydrogen capacity and 739,000 tpa of green ammonia production. Pilot projects are likely to be initiated in the steel, shipping and mobility sector. The government has also launched the R&D scheme with an outlay of INR. 400 crore to support research activities in the green hydrogen ecosystem.
This year, ICGH-2024 will feature several innovative components, including a green hydrogen hackathon, GH2THON; a youth session, Green Hydrogen for Youth; and poster and quiz competitions.
“Our GH2thon hackathon will challenge bright minds to develop solutions for the Green Hydrogen ecosystem. We are looking for innovative indigenous solutions to drive technological breakthroughs in the Green Hydrogen ecosystem of India. Whether it’s enhancing energy efficiency, optimizing the supply chain, or integrating hydrogen technology with existing infrastructure, your ideas can make a difference,” said Joshi.
The #GH2thon Hackathon engaging students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and startups to develop innovative solutions for challenges in the Green Hydrogen sector will offer a prize money of INR 1.5 lakh to the winner, INR 75, 000 to the first runner-up, and INR 50, 000 to the second runner-up.
The Scientific Poster Competition Finals on Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Research, scheduled for Sept. 12, has attracted more than 100 abstracts. The competition offers prize money of INR 50,000 for first place, INR 30,000 for second, and INR 20,000 for third.
The CEOs’ Roundtable will bring together CEOs and investors from leading companies in the Green Hydrogen space, fostering high-level dialogue on industry challenges and opportunities.
Bhupinder S. Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, said, “This year’s focus is on fostering international collaboration, exploring practical applications in sectors like transportation and energy, and discussing strategies for scaling up Green Hydrogen production. With key sessions on financing, infrastructure development, and youth engagement, the conference serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge-sharing, innovation, and driving global progress towards a sustainable energy future.”
ICGH-2024 is being organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India in association with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Department of Science and Technology, and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. The Solar Energy Corp. of India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) serve as the implementation and industry partners, respectively.
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