“Andhra Pradesh is poised to lead India’s clean energy transition and build a Green Hydrogen Valley. Through our Integrated Clean Energy Policy, we have built a supportive ecosystem that aims to attract INR 10 lakh crore in green investments and create 7.5 lakh job opportunities,” shared the CM on X.
He further added, “As part of our commitment to a sustainable and energy-secure future, the GoAP has introduced a comprehensive incentive package to promote the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives. Andhra Pradesh has several advantages for the clean energy revolution, including a vast coastline and logistics network for export. We are already seeing strong investor interest and large-scale projects taking shape across the state.”
Key objectives of the Green Hydrogen Valley initiative include setting up electrolyser manufacturing capacity of 2 GW by 2027 and 5 GW by 2029, along with green hydrogen production capacity of 1.5 MMTPA by 2029. The initiative targets a significant cost reduction in green hydrogen, from INR 460/kg today to INR 160–170/kg by 2029. It also envisions the development of a Green Energy Corridor to evacuate 25 GW of renewable energy by the end of the decade.
Based on outcomes from the recent Green Hydrogen Summit co-hosted with NREDCAP, the declaration emphasizes accelerating domestic R&D, localisation of electrolyser and storage technologies, and the creation of three or more manufacturing units with combined electrolyser production capacity of 4–5 GW. By 2030, the state plans to produce at least 60 percent of all deployed electrolyser components and storage solutions locally, reducing reliance on imports.
A strong focus has been placed on capacity building and skilling. The Valley will establish India’s first Integrated Green Hydrogen Skilling Ecosystem, in collaboration with top universities and institutions, to offer technician certifications and engineer upskilling programs – training 200 specialists in the first year and 2,000 annually by 2030.
In terms of innovation, Andhra Pradesh will invest INR 500 crore over five years to support at least 50 start-ups across the green hydrogen value chain. The initiative will nurture a vibrant start-up ecosystem and promote joint ventures between local start-ups and global hydrogen tech firms, along with PPP models for funding breakthrough innovations.
To support this, world-class R&D and testing facilities will be promoted, with SRM University-AP designated as the nodal agency for advanced research in green hydrogen technologies. The state also plans to establish dedicated research hubs, cross-disciplinary labs, and annual knowledge exchange platforms like workshops and innovation summits.
With abundant solar and wind resources, supported by pumped hydro storage and a strategic coastal advantage, Andhra Pradesh is well-positioned to lead in green hydrogen exports to Southeast Asia. Further strengthening this vision, the state has launched India’s first thematic centre under the World Economic Forum’s C4IR network, in partnership with WEF’s Centre for Energy and Materials (CENMAT), to accelerate energy transition and green industrial growth in the region.
