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The Indian government’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in early 2023, set an ambitious target of 5 million tonnes (MT) of green hydrogen production in India by 2030. However, over two years down the line, significant challenges persist despite plentiful project announcements and private sector financial commitments, leading to slow execution and raising concerns about meeting this goal.
As India accelerates its journey toward net zero, the decarbonisation of its petroleum refining and petrochemical sector stands as a critical frontier. Yet, the transition is complex. The sector faces a unique set of challenges: high capital costs, evolving policy frameworks, and the need for robust supply chains and infrastructure.
India possesses all the fundamental ingredients for green hydrogen success—we benefit from abundant low-cost renewables, substantial infrastructure advantages, and the technological capability to lead globally. However, industry and government leaders face a sobering reality today: despite years of strategic planning and policy announcements, progress remains slow.
In 2024, Energy Leap emerged as a powerful catalyst for India’s clean energy innovation ecosystem, establishing itself as a transformative force in the journey toward a sustainable energy future. Our mission is clear: to accelerate the production and consumption of clean hydrogen in India through the rapid adoption of scalable technologies.
Hydrogen is critical in the global push toward decarbonization, particularly to achieve a low-carbon economy. Current hydrogen production processes emit around 1,200 million tons of CO2 annually, accounting for ~3% of global carbon emissions. The majority of the 95 million tons of hydrogen produced in 2022 came from fossil fuels, with natural gas accounting for about three-quarters of the production …
India is poised for strong economic growth over the next few decades. However, as the world’s third highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter1, balancing economic growth with environmental impact is imperative. Moreover, the country has already committed to reducing the carbon emissions intensity of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 45% by 2030 and to net zero by 2070. According to a …
India’s industrial sector, consuming 51% of the nation’s energy and generating 31% of energy-related emissions, presents a critical decarbonization challenge through its heating requirements. While green hydrogen offers promise, the path to sustainable industrial heating requires a strategic assessment of multiple solutions – from bio-derived fuels to electric heating systems and thermal storage. Success lies in understanding how these technologies …
Suzhiyam Industrial Machines, the winner of the inaugural Energy Leap Innovation Challenge, is revolutionizing the way India approaches clean energy and waste management. In this interview, the co-founders discuss their technology, the challenges facing start-ups in India, and their ambitious vision to become the country’s leading green hydrogen supplier by 2027. Congratulations on winning the Innovation Challenge award earlier this …
As Asia’s first clean hydrogen technology accelerator, Energy Leap is playing a pivotal role in catalysing India’s transition to a hydrogen-based economy. In this interview, Vipul Kumar, Senior Partner at Xynteo, the organisation behind Energy Leap, discusses the origins of the initiative, its collaborative approach to nurturing promising clean hydrogen startups, and the key technological and market-based challenges facing the …
In an increasingly interconnected world, the pursuit of clean energy solutions knows no borders. In May 2024, experts from India and the United Kingdom (UK) convened virtually to explore a shared vision: harnessing the potential of clean hydrogen to drive economic growth and combat climate change. The UK’s Energy Systems Catapult’s Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES) partnership (which …
As green hydrogen emerges as a critical lever for the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors, project developers must assess markets, develop strategic capabilities and evaluate project economics before investing in such projects. Export markets: Key geographies Green hydrogen is gaining prominence as an energy carrier that can be transported in liquefied form, creating new export opportunities. The European Union (EU) and …
Today, it is evident that clean hydrogen holds the key to unlocking a sustainable, decarbonized future. And as Asia’s first clean hydrogen technology accelerator, Energy Leap is forging a path toward this vision by uniting industry leaders, innovative start-ups, and forward-thinking investors. We invite you to meet three of the six brilliant start-ups in our inaugural cohort, engaged in driving …