World Hydrogen Summit 2025:
At the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy outlined India’s initiatives to emerge as a global hub for green hydrogen production.
- Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) through electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources like solar power, or via biomass gasification.
- Its use include fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), industrial uses such as fertilizers and refineries sector, and transportation sectors like road and rail.
- Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. It is a colorless, odorless, and highly flammable gas at room temperature.
- They are crucial for India’s energy independence (reduces reliance on fossil fuel imports), offering a stable, local energy source from renewables.
- Production from waste biomass also creates additional income for farmers and local communities.
