India will be the driving force behind global green energy growth, aiming for an electrolyser manufacturing capacity of up to 100 GW by 2030, said Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. The Minister for New and Renewable Energy made these remarks while inaugurating an electrolyser manufacturing facility in Doddaballapur, Karnataka.
“India has the potential to lead in green energy growth worldwide. The demand for green hydrogen will drive the need for electrolysers in India. By 2030, we expect to have an installed electrolyser capacity of 60 GW to 100 GW,” he stated.
Electrolysers are essential for producing green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is crucial for reducing carbon emissions in transportation, steel manufacturing, and heavy industry. It can power vehicles, fuel factories, and light up homes without causing pollution, said Joshi.
He also highlighted India’s progress in renewable energy, noting that under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the capacity has grown from 76 GW in 2014 to over 195 GW by June 2024. Solar power increased from 3 GW in 2014 to over 85 GW, and wind power rose from 21 GW to over 46 GW in the same period, the Minister added.
India has made significant strides in renewable energy, increasing its capacity from 76 GW in 2014 to over 195 GW by June 2024. Solar power has grown from 3 GW in 2014 to over 85 GW, and wind power has increased from 21 GW to more than 46 GW in the same period, the Minister added.
