Kerala to Setup Green Hydrogen Hubs Over Next 2 Years

The Kerala government announced a scheme of Rs 200 crore for developing green hydrogen hubs at Trivandrum and Kochi. Kerala aims to become a 100 percent renewable energy-dependent state by 2040.

The Kerala government announced a scheme of Rs 200 crore for developing green hydrogen hubs at Trivandrum and Kochi. Kerala aims to become a 100 percent renewable energy-dependent state by 2040 and a net carbon-neutral state by 2050. The state has a favorable atmosphere for the production of green hydrogen.

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Kerala to Setup Green Hydrogen Hubs Over Next 2 Years – Key Points

Green hydrogen which is produced using renewable energy will play an important role in eco-friendly development as hydrogen fuel can be used in long-haul vehicles and ships to reduce carbon emissions to great extent.
The Minister also informed that a new Energy Park will be set up to utilize the possibilities of power generation from renewable sources.
An amount of Rs 10 crore is earmarked for an industrial park manufacturing EV batteries and allied equipment.
An electric vehicle (EV) industrial park will be developed with the support of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
A consortium, including TTPL, VSSC, C-DAC, and TrEST, has been formed in the State for electric vehicle-related activities.
The EV drive train testing lab set up under the aegis of the TrEST park will be operational by July 2023.