Himachal Sets Stage for North India’s First Green Hydrogen Facility
In a significant step toward green energy transition, Himachal Pradesh has initiated North India’s first Green Hydrogen Plant at Dabhota in Nalagarh, situated in the state’s industrial belt of Baddi-Brotiwala and Nalagarh near Chandigarh. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for the 1 MW plant, which aligns with the state’s goal of becoming India’s first green state by March 31, 2026. The Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), in collaboration with Oil India Limited, will develop this project at a cost of ₹9.04 crore. The plant is expected to be operational within a year and will contribute to reducing carbon emissions by utilizing renewable energy sources for hydrogen production.
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Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Himachal Sets Stage for North India’s First Green Hydrogen Facility |
Project Name | North India’s First Green Hydrogen Plant |
Implementing Agencies | HPPCL & Oil India Limited |
Project Cost | ₹9.04 crore |
Foundation Laid By | CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu |
Production Capacity | 423 kg of green hydrogen per day |
Energy Source | Renewable (Hydro & Solar) |
Technology Used | Electrolysis with alkaline potassium hydroxide |
Water Requirement | 13 liters per kg of hydrogen |
State’s Green Energy Goal | Himachal to become India’s first green state by March 31, 2026 |
Key Environmental Impact | Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, zero carbon footprint |
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