New Delhi: India is moving closer to producing green hydrogen at a cost of $2 per kilogram, a level seen as vital for competing in global markets, according to Amitabh Kant, Solar Quarter reporteed.
He said the goal is no longer far off, pointing to recent price trends and policy support that are helping bring costs down.
A major development in this direction has been the discovery of the country’s lowest green hydrogen price of about ₹279 per kg (around $3.08/kg) through a recent tender linked to Numaligarh Refinery Limited. The project involves supplying nearly 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen each year and is seen as an important step toward large-scale commercial use.
The drop in costs is being driven by cheaper renewable energy, especially from solar and wind sources, along with government incentives aimed at boosting green hydrogen production. These efforts are part of India’s plan to emerge as a global hub for green hydrogen.
Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the country aims to produce around 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030. Reaching the $2 per kg mark is considered essential to make green hydrogen competitive with conventional fuels.
Experts say further cost reductions, improved technology, and large-scale project development will be crucial in achieving this target. The latest progress highlights growing momentum in India’s clean energy push and strengthens its position in the global transition to greener fuels.
