New knowledge about proton adsorption on catalyst surfaces has been uncovered by researchers, potentially resulting in the creation of more effective electrocatalysts for the generation of green hydrogen.
The chemical element hydrogen is denoted by the letter H and has an atomic number of 1. Comprising roughly 75% of all ordinary matter, it is the most common chemical substance in the universe and the lightest element.
This gas is extremely flammable, colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic. The term “green hydrogen” describes hydrogen generated by electrolysis, which uses electricity from renewable energy sources like solar or wind to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Green hydrogen, which includes procedures like water treatment, electrolysis, gas purification, drying, and hydrogen compression, is defined by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) as having a well-to-gate emission of no more than 2 kg CO2 equivalent per kg of H2.
Being the first in India to run a green hydrogen plant using domestic electrolysers, Gujarat’s Kandla port is noteworthy. There are obstacles to take into account, though, such as the transportation risks brought on by the extremely flammable nature of gaseous hydrogen, the high production costs resulting from levelized electricity and electrolyzer expenses
The notable difference in production costs between green hydrogen ($5.30-$6.70 per kg) and traditional grey/blue hydrogen ($1.9-$2.4 per kg), and the technological readiness that influences financing and scaling of a production.
With a budget of Rs. 19,744 crores, the National Green Hydrogen Mission was introduced in 2023 with the goal of making India a global center for the production, use, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The MNRE is in charge of organizing and carrying out the mission.
Furthermore, there are two different financial incentive mechanisms included in the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Programme (SIGHT).
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