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Denso, a Toyota automotive parts supplier, has ambitious plans to bring its solid-oxide electrolyser (SOE) to the market by 2030, according to local reports. It is even suggested that the first sales could be finalized as early as 2025, as reported by Japanese newspaper Nikkei.

Earlier this year, Denso announced its intention to develop an in-house SOE and conducted the first demonstration at its Hirose plant in July. The primary objective of this demonstration was to partially displace the use of grey hydrogen, which is currently employed to remove solder oxide and enhance the joinability of power cards—essential components of inverters used in hybrid or electric vehicles.

The unique feature of Denso’s SOE lies in its capability to split water heated to 700°C into H2 and O2. This process requires less power to produce hydrogen compared to more mature alkaline and proton-exchange membrane technologies, which typically operate at a lower temperature of 60°C.

However, one of the challenges associated with SOEs is the need for an external heat source due to the extremely high water temperature requirement. Without a readily available exothermic industrial process or power source producing substantial steam, additional electricity is required to heat the electrolyser.

Denso has highlighted the importance of maintaining the high temperature in SOEs, as heat dissipation occurs rapidly in such systems due to the temperature difference with the surroundings. This necessitates extra energy to keep the system hot, while some of the water vapor passes through the system without undergoing the desired reaction.

To address these challenges, Denso has developed a structure that efficiently recovers exhaust heat while minimizing heat dissipation from the heat exchanger surface. Additionally, the company has implemented a system to re-circulate steam, utilizing technologies similar to those used in vehicle parts. Moreover, Denso’s design integrates heat insulation with the electrolyser cell, ensuring the entire system remains compact. This approach contrasts with the common practice of assembling these two components separately in most SOEs.

By aiming for a commercial launch of its solid-oxide electrolyser by 2030, Denso demonstrates its commitment to advancing green hydrogen production technology. The potential for first sales by 2025 underlines the company’s determination to bring sustainable energy solutions to the market at the earliest opportunity. As Denso continues to refine and optimize its SOE, the world eagerly anticipates the role this technology will play in driving the green hydrogen revolution forward.

JSW Energy, a subsidiary of the Indian conglomerate JSW, is on track to commission what could potentially be India’s largest green hydrogen plant within the next 18 to 24 months. The facility, located in the northern state of Rajasthan, will utilize 25MW of renewable electricity to produce an annual volume of 3,800 tonnes of hydrogen. Although the electrolyser size is expected to be around 12MW, it will still be the largest in India upon commencement of operations.

JSW Energy’s CEO, Prashant Jain, reported that the company has already identified the site for the plant and is in the final stages of obtaining necessary incentives and approvals from the government of Rajasthan. The project is slated to be commissioned by March 2025, and discussions and negotiations for the machinery and other aspects of the plant are ongoing.

JSW Steel, one of India’s major players in the steel industry, has agreed to procure the hydrogen produced by the plant for use in its Vijayanagar steelworks. Located in the southern state of Karnataka, the Vijayanagar steel plant is one of the world’s largest, boasting a production capacity of 12 million tonnes. The green hydrogen will play a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions and contribute to JSW Steel’s sustainability efforts.

JSW is actively exploring green hydrogen as a key component in its strategy to actively reduce carbon emissions. The adoption of new hydrogen technologies, such as carbon capture, is a vital part of their commitment to sustainability and a cleaner future. The company is also investing in electric arc furnaces, sourcing renewable electricity, and focusing on enhancing energy and process efficiencies. The long-term goal is to substantially reduce thermal coal usage by 2030, inching closer to a zero-emission thermal coal operation.

The iron and steel industry in India currently accounts for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, releasing approximately 320 million tonnes of CO2 in 2022. To address this challenge, the Indian government has initiated steps towards green steel production, with plans to tender 4.5 billion rupees ($55 million) for pilot green steel plants. Additionally, discussions are underway to potentially mandate the use of green hydrogen in certain sectors, although no final decision has been made on this policy.

JSW Energy’s commitment to establishing the largest green hydrogen plant in India reflects the growing focus on sustainable practices and the pivotal role that green hydrogen can play in decarbonizing industries. As India seeks to achieve its climate goals and transition towards a greener energy landscape, initiatives like this mark a significant step in the right direction.

Introduction:
In recent years, the world has witnessed a growing recognition of the importance of transitioning towards cleaner and sustainable energy sources. In this regard, the emergence of green hydrogen as a potential game-changer has garnered significant attention. India, with its ambitious plans and commitment towards renewable energy, is poised to become a significant player in the global green hydrogen market.

In a recent statement, Hardeep Singh Puri, a prominent figure in India’s energy sector, emphasized India’s potential to be the epicenter for green hydrogen development. Let’s delve deeper into the implications of this statement and understand how India is positioning itself as a key player in the green hydrogen revolution.

India’s Renewable Energy Ambitions:
India has been actively pursuing its renewable energy ambitions, aiming to achieve a target of 450 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030. This ambitious goal encompasses various sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy. However, in order to achieve a complete transition to clean energy, a reliable and sustainable energy storage solution is essential. This is where green hydrogen comes into play.

The Significance of Green Hydrogen:
Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced through electrolysis using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. It offers a clean and sustainable alternative to conventional hydrogen production methods that rely on fossil fuels. Green hydrogen can be stored, transported, and utilized across multiple sectors, including transportation, industrial processes, and power generation. Its versatility and potential to decarbonize various sectors make it a key enabler of a sustainable energy future.

India’s Green Hydrogen Potential:
India, with its abundant solar and wind resources, holds immense potential for green hydrogen production. The government, recognizing this potential, has initiated several measures to promote green hydrogen development. The National Hydrogen Mission, launched as part of India’s comprehensive energy strategy, aims to establish a hydrogen ecosystem encompassing production, storage, and utilization. Additionally, collaborations with international partners and the private sector are being fostered to drive research, development, and deployment of green hydrogen technologies.

Advantages of India’s Positioning:
India’s position as the epicenter for green hydrogen development offers several advantages. Firstly, the country’s large domestic market provides a significant opportunity for scaling up green hydrogen projects. The demand for clean energy solutions is rapidly increasing, and green hydrogen can meet the needs of diverse sectors, including transportation, industrial processes, and power generation.

Secondly, India’s cost advantage in renewable energy deployment can be leveraged for green hydrogen production. The declining costs of solar and wind power, coupled with advancements in electrolyzer technology, are making green hydrogen increasingly cost-competitive. India’s expertise in renewable energy deployment can drive down the costs of green hydrogen production, making it more accessible and commercially viable.

Thirdly, India’s potential to export green hydrogen can position the country as a major global player in the hydrogen market. With growing international demand for clean energy solutions, India can leverage its green hydrogen capabilities to become an exporter of this valuable resource, contributing to both economic growth and global sustainability goals.

India’s ambition to become the epicenter for green hydrogen development reflects its commitment to a sustainable and clean energy future. With abundant renewable energy resources, a growing domestic market, and a favorable policy environment, India is well-positioned to drive the green hydrogen revolution. The government’s focus on promoting research, development, and deployment, along with collaborations with international partners, will accelerate the growth of the green hydrogen ecosystem in the country. As India emerges as a prominent player in the global green hydrogen market, it will contribute significantly to achieving global climate targets while fostering economic growth and energy independence.

The state currently needs about 0.9 million tonnes of hydrogen per year, mainly for the manufacturing of nitrogenous fertilizers. The policy concentrates on the chemical, fertilizer, and refinery industries in an effort to move the state toward a green hydrogen economy. For the following five years, the policy will be in force.

Additionally, by 2028, the state hopes to blend 20% green hydrogen into all hydrogen used by its existing fertilizer and refinery units. The draft policy suggests a capital expenditure subsidy in 2024 equal to 60% of the electrolyzer’s cost. The minimum capacity needed to be eligible for the subsidy is 50 MW or more. The financial incentive from the state government will be cut in half to 20% by 2027.

Additionally, a state-level committee will be established to take care of all the obligations, including the monitoring and evaluation of the policy. Additionally, the plan calls for providing R&D facilities and companies with the one-time financial support of 30% for the procurement of technology up to a maximum of Rs 50 million.

A skill-development program will be supported by the center in order to strengthen state capabilities and get the workforce ready for the transition to green hydrogen and ammonia.

The move is a precursor to rolling out the final policy that would aim to make Uttar Pradesh a 100% green hydrogen/ammonia-consuming state by 2035. Turning the state into a leading green hydrogen/ammonia producer is another objective.

The policy would also promote green hydrogen/ammonia production, market creation, and demand aggregation.

“The state envisions to promote green hydrogen/ammonia as the foundational pillar for the green energy transition in UP and make the state ready for a net-zero economy in the future,” says the draft policy that was put in the public domain by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), the nodal agency for the purpose.

The policy will focus primarily on two major hydrogen/ammonia demand centers in Uttar Pradesh – nitrogenous (N) fertilizers and the refinery sector. It will also cover other emerging industries and applications of green hydrogen in the future.

Incentives provided in the “Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2017”, such as exemption of stamp duty, tax reimbursement, capital interest subsidy, infrastructure interest subsidy, and electricity duty will be applicable to new green hydrogen/ammonia investments and expansion of existing fertilizer units in the state.

According to two officials aware of the development, the government has selected 10 potential states that might serve as important facilitators for India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission by facilitating the production of green hydrogen. Karnataka, Odisha, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal are some of these.

The Indian government has identified states which have the potential to become green hydrogen manufacturing hubs. These are the states most likely to have green hydrogen or ammonia manufacturing zones or clusters, which will aid India in the early years of its National Green Hydrogen Mission.

These states have been chosen based on the refineries, ports, and steel and fertilizer industries, as well as the current and potential renewable energy generation capacity in the areas. As another industry that can offtake green hydrogen, we have also integrated the city gas distribution network at some locations, according to a senior official in the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE).

On November 2, during the first day of the three-day Invest Karnataka 2022 – Global Investors Meet, the Karnataka government signed a set of agreements totaling Rs 5.20 lakh crore. The Karnataka government intends to create India’s first green hydrogen manufacturing cluster or zone through the use of Rs 5.20 lakh crore, of which Rs 2.9 lakh crore will be invested in the green hydrogen and derivatives industry alone.

The nation’s top producer of steel, Odisha, has also made the decision to promote the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia. Steel production can be done more sustainably by employing green hydrogen, which is produced by splitting water using solar and wind energy.

Additionally, this can lessen the industry’s reliance on imported coking coal. The state is presenting itself to investors as a center for the export of green hydrogen in addition to having several important ports and creating new ones. 6,000 square kilometers of land parcels in Banaskantha and Kutch in Gujarat have been set aside solely for hydrogen projects in the state.

Tamil Nadu has given the ACME Group permission to invest Rs 52,474 crore in a green hydrogen and ammonia project. The proposed facility would feature a 1.5 GW electrolyzer, a 5 GW solar power plant, and 1.1 million tonnes of ammonia production capacity. It also includes research and development work, pilot projects, enabling policies and regulations, and infrastructure development.

One of the biggest producers of grey hydrogen in the world, Reliance Industries Limited, intends to switch to green hydrogen by 2025. To speed up cost reduction and commercialization of its Pressurized.

Reliance is one of the biggest users of agro-waste as a fuel to meet its captive energy demands, and it is actively working on bio-energy. It hopes to expand on this by using newer and developing technology as well as innovation. Reliance has opened Phase I of its Jamnagar Bio-Energy Technology (BET) Center.

Ambani announced that Reliance is in advanced discussions to partner with other leading electrolyzer technology.

He added that the company will establish 20 GW of solar energy generation capacity by 2025, which will be entirely consumed for captive needs of round-the-clock power and intermittent energy for green hydrogen.

On plans for battery manufacturing, he said RIL aims to start production of battery packs by 2023 and scale up to a fully integrated 5 GWh annual cell-to-pack manufacturing facility by 2024, and to 50 GWh annual capacity by 2027.

Alkaline Electrolyzer technology, the business has teamed with Stiesdal. Additionally, the business is in advanced talks to establish a giga-scale electrolyzer manufacturing facility at Jamnagar in partnership with other top electrolyzer technology providers worldwide.

With the specific goal of delivering green hydrogen at the lowest possible cost, we will complement our partner’s technological innovation in stack manufacturing with our engineering expertise, operational excellence, long-standing experience in efficient seawater desalination, digital twin expertise, and indigenous balance of plant. Speaking at the 45th Annual General Meeting, Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), stated, “We plan to gradually begin the transition from Grey Hydrogen to Green Hydrogen by 2025, after proving our cost and performance targets (Post-IPO).

“By 2025, we’ll also have installed 20 GW of a solar energy producing capacity. This will be used totally to meet our captive needs for continuous power (RTC) and sporadic energy (for Green Hydrogen). We are prepared to invest twice as much to expand our manufacturing ecosystem once it has been demonstrated at scale “Ambani made a remark.

The need for captive energy across all of Reliance’s businesses “provides us with a large base-load demand to support our plans to set up giga-scale manufacturing and will accelerate our commitment to investing Rs. 75,000 crores towards establishing our fully integrated New Energymanufacturing ecosystem in Jamnagar,” Ambani continued.

To address the energy needs of the NHPC guest house, NHPC will create a pilot green hydrogen fuel cell-based microgrid that includes hydrogen production.

The state-owned hydropower juggernaut NHPC announced on Friday that it had inked two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for the development of pilot green hydrogen technologies to lower the carbon footprint in the power industry in the Leh and Kargil districts of the UT of Ladakh.

According to the official press announcement, NHPC will create a pilot green hydrogen fuel cell-based microgrid, which will also produce hydrogen, to satisfy the guest house’s electricity needs at the Nimmo Bazgo power plant in Leh.

As per MOU signed for Leh district, NHPC shall consider the development of a Pilot Green Hydrogen fuel cell-based Microgrid including Hydrogen production to meet the power requirement of the NHPC guest house. According to the MOU signed for the Kargil district, the hydrogen generated in Kargil will be used in fuel cells for mobility which will be capable to run two buses for up to 8 hrs in the local area of Kargil.

NHPC shall upscale hydrogen production on a commercial scale to supply the hydrogen need of the Ladakh region in different sectors like mobility, transportation, heating, and Micro-grid & subsequent MoU shall be signed separately.

These two Pilot projects will create a roadmap for the future development of Green Hydrogen & subsequent reduction of carbon emissions in the transportation/heating sector and will also attract long-term investment in the Hydrogen economy creating different revenue streams & job opportunities for the youth of UT of Ladakh.

According to the statement, “The hydrogen created in Kargil will be used in fuel cells for mobility, which will be able to drive two buses for up to eight hours in the local Kargil area.”

R K Mathur, the Lieutenant Governor of the UT of Ladakh, was present when the MoUs were signed on Thursday.

In order to meet the region of Ladakh’s needs for hydrogen in several sectors, including mobility, transportation, heating, and microgrid, NHPC intends to scale up hydrogen production on a commercial scale. The ensuing MoU will be signed separately.

In addition to reducing carbon emissions in the transportation and heating sectors, the two pilot projects will lay the groundwork for future green hydrogen development. They will also draw long-term investment into the hydrogen economy, generating new sources of income and job possibilities.

Bosch is expanding into the creation of parts for electrolyzers, devices that utilize electrolysis to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. In an ideal world, the electricity needed for this function would come from renewable resources like wind or photovoltaic energy, in which case the end product would be referred to as “green hydrogen.”

Utilizing its experience, Bosch will dedicate the Mobility Solutions business area to the development of electrolyzer components and invest up to €500 million in this project by the end of the decade. Demand for green hydrogen is increasing quickly, and not just in energy-intensive industries such as steel, chemicals, and heavy-duty freight, but also in private real estate . This is because energy sources are becoming more diverse, we are moving away from fossil fuels, and we need to minimise CO2 emissions.

By 2030, the EU projects that demand would increase to over ten million metric tonnes annually. In the same time frame, according to Bosch, the global market for electrolyzer components will rise to a size of around €14 billion, with Europe expected to have the fastest rates of development. In order to construct a “smart module,” which combines the electrolyzer stack with a control unit, power electronics, and other sensors, Bosch is working with a number of partners. The company intends to provide these smart modules to manufacturers of electrolysis plants and industrial service providers starting in 2025, with pilot facilities set to go into operation in the following year.

Bosch will integrate a number of these little components using a straightforward procedure. They can then be employed in both smaller units with a capacity of up to ten megawatts and in gigawatt-rated onshore and offshore plants – whether in new-build projects or in existing facilities for conversion to the production of green hydrogen.

The automobile sector’s continuous change represents a significant challenge for the whole industry. As usual, innovation is Bosch’s reaction in this case. The corporation is grabbing the chance to further protect jobs by entering a new industry, one that will add a nonautomotive wing to its mobility solutions business. This growth into electrolyzer components is anticipated to generate employment opportunities for hundreds of employees in the upcoming years. Actually, Heyn added, “We’re juggling three things at once.”We’re having a significant impact on the environment, the economy, and society.”

A statement on boosting EU production capacity for electrolyzers was signed by the European Commission, Hydrogen Europe, and 20 European businesses, including Topsoe. The proclamation supports the EU’s new goal to produce 20 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen domestically each year and import an extra 20 million tonnes each year.

The European Commission, Hydrogen Europe and 20 European companies including Topsoe signed a declaration on increasing electrolyzer manufacturing capacity in the EU

Power-to-X and energy independence in the EU won’t happen until we also increase electrolyzer production there, according to Roeland Baan, CEO of Topsoe. I am thus very pleased to see the EU’s and the industry’s commitment to doing just that.

The European Commission, Hydrogen Europe, and 20 European companies, including Topsoe, signed a declaration on increasing EU manufacturing capacity for electrolyzers. The declaration backs the EU’s new objective to domestically produce 20 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually and import an additional 20 million tonnes.

According to Roeland Baan, CEO of Topsoe, achieving Power-to-X and energy independence in the EU won’t be possible until we also enhance electrolyzer output there. I am thus extremely happy to see the industry’s and the EU’s dedication to achieving precisely that.

Three pillars support the united declaration:

1.pledging to defend the ambitious goals outlined in the reform of the Renewable Energy Directive and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation Proposal, as well as ensuring a supportive regulatory environment through sufficient permitting regulations.

2. Expanding the Innovation Fund to include the production of new, zero- and low-carbon equipment, such as electrolyzers, will make it easier for people to acquire enough financing. In order to further encourage the widespread use of clean hydrogen technologies, state aid is also available to derisk investments and Carbon Contracts for Difference are implemented.

3. Increasing R&D and guaranteeing the timely and cheap availability of necessary components and materials are two ways to integrate supply chains.

In accordance with the Joint Declaration, the top electrolyzer producers in Europe pledged to boost their production capacity to 17.5 GW by 2025 and to further expand it to meet predicted demand for renewable hydrogen by 2030.

Electrolyser manufacturers in Europe committed on Thursday (5 May) to increase their manufacturing capacity tenfold – to 17.5 GW per year by 2025 – as part of a joint declaration with the European Commission in Brussels.

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