Correct Answer : Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday (20th May 2023) said a ‘Green Hydrogen’ policy would be formulated to promote the use of green hydrogen and establish the state as a leading hub for its production.
* The state’s abundant renewable energy resources, including ample sunlight, water and wind, make it an ideal location for generating green hydrogen.
* The primary objective of the policy is to attract investments in large-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring a consistent and sustainable supply of green electricity for electrolysis, he said in a statement issued here.
* The chief minister said the government is actively encouraging young entrepreneurs to invest in the state and the new green energy policy will include various provisions to facilitate their participation.
* “By leveraging its natural advantages, the state aims to create a favourable environment for the production of green hydrogen. This will not only contribute to the global fight against climate change but also make the state a pioneer in sustainable development,” he said.
* The state government has already signed a memorandum of understanding with Oil India Limited (OIL). This collaboration will enable the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia on a pilot basis.
* The company has shown interest in establishing a plant in Himachal Pradesh that will produce green hydrogen for ethanol production. This alternative fuel can be directly used as a replacement for petrol, aligning with the government’s initiatives towards flexible fuels, he said.
* The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) is also setting up a Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Chamba district on a pilot basis. This project will feature a dedicated solar plant, an electrolyzer unit for hydrogen production and a hydrogen storage system with a dispenser. Land has been identified for this project at Mohal Monkhri in Chamba district, he added..
Source : The Print
