The Government of India has sanctioned the allocation of funds for the development of testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). This scheme, with a total budget of ₹200 crores for the period 2024-2026, aims to bridge gaps in existing testing facilities, create new infrastructure, and upgrade current facilities to ensure the safe and secure operation of equipment used in the Green Hydrogen value chain.
The primary objectives include identifying deficiencies in current testing capabilities, establishing new testing facilities, upgrading existing ones, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment and instruments used in the Green Hydrogen sector. The scheme also seeks to encourage participation from both private and government entities to develop world-class testing facilities in India.
The implementation of this scheme will follow detailed guidelines, with expenditures met from the National Green Hydrogen Mission budget. The creation and regular updating of testing protocols relevant to Indian conditions will be done in collaboration with national and international research institutions. These updates will incorporate new technologies and applications as they emerge.
The scheme focuses on developing new testing infrastructure for various components, technologies, and processes involved in the production, storage, transportation, and utilization of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. It also includes the upgrading of existing facilities to test the equipment and instruments used in this value chain. Additionally, the scheme will support other activities that enhance the testing and quality assurance ecosystem for Green Hydrogen in the country.
The budgetary outlay for this scheme is ₹200 crores until the fiscal year 2025-26. The initiative aims to make India a global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen, contributing to significant decarbonization of the economy, reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports, and enabling India to assume technology and market leadership in this sector.
The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will act as the Scheme Implementation Agency (SIA) and will be responsible for issuing calls for proposals, monitoring projects, and sharing knowledge gathered through various reports and workshops. The scheme will leverage existing resources and infrastructure, with financial support provided on a case-by-case basis, considering specific requirements and merits.
The implementation methodology includes the selection of testing infrastructure, evaluation and awarding of proposals, execution, and commissioning of projects, and ensuring necessary technical and regulatory approvals. Funding and disbursement will follow a structured approach, with milestones-based releases of funds. For government entities, up to 100% of the capital cost for equipment, installation, and commissioning will be funded, while non-government entities will receive up to 70% of these costs.
The scheme emphasizes the creation of Centers of Excellence covering a range of testing facilities and aims to complete projects for new testing and certification facilities within 18 months from the date of sanction. Upgradation projects are to be completed within 12 months, with possible extensions subject to approval.
Overall monitoring will be carried out by a Steering Committee under the chairmanship of the Secretary, MNRE. This comprehensive approach ensures that the development of Green Hydrogen testing facilities in India is thorough, timely, and meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
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