India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission has the potential to transform the country into a global leader in clean energy while ensuring energy security. Discuss in the context of India’s energy import dependence and renewable energy goals.

Answer: Model Answer approach

Recognizing the question’s demand:Write about the benefits of green hydrogen and discuss how the Green Hydrogen Mission could ensure energy security and strengthen our fight against climate change. 

Overview: 

Let’s define green hydrogen first. Give a brief overview of the government’s Green Hydrogen Mission.

• Green hydrogen, sometimes known as “clean hydrogen,” is created by electrolyzing water to separate it into two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom using electricity generated from renewable energy sources like solar or wind. 

Body: Discuss how India’s energy security can be ensured by the Green Hydrogen Mission.  Describe how the Green Hydrogen Mission can contribute to the accomplishment of climate change goals. 

India’s Rs 20,000 cr National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to establish the nation as a global center for green hydrogen, was recently approved by the Union Government. It can assist India in attaining energy security in the following ways:

• India may expand its energy sources beyond conventional fossil fuels by investing in the creation of green hydrogen. 
• Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are intimately related to the production of green hydrogen. By working together, intermittent renewable energy sources can be more successfully incorporated into the energy mix, offering a steady and dependable energy source even in the face of fluctuating wind or sunshine conditions.

Conclusion: Write a plan of action to maximize the advantages of the hydrogen fuel technology in your conclusion. Make recommendations to ensure the success of the Green Hydrogen Mission.

• It is crucial to match the needs of hydrogen production with the overall demand for electricity in the economy as India ramps up to meet its 2030 renewable energy target of 450 GW.  Although green hydrogen has been hailed as the leader of India’s low-carbon transition, establishing the ecosystem will require significant work.  Private sector investment in green hydrogen would increase if time-bound mid- and long-term plans were enforced.

Practice Question

Question: “Green hydrogen is not merely a fuel of the future; it is an enabler of India’s energy self-reliance and environmental resilience.” In this light, discuss the multiple dimensions—economic, environmental, and geopolitical—of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.

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