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2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen
For Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance
For Mains Examination: GS III - Environment & ecology
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Scientists and innovators, Industry leaders, and my dear friends, I send my warm greetings to all of you. It is a pleasure to welcome you to the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen
Read about:
What is Green Hydrogen?
Different types of Hydrogen
Key takeaways:
Green hydrogen is hydrogen that is produced using renewable energy sources, making it a clean and sustainable form of energy. The key process used to produce green hydrogen is electrolysis, where electricity is used to split water (Hâ‚‚O) into hydrogen (Hâ‚‚) and oxygen (Oâ‚‚). When the electricity used in electrolysis comes from renewable sources like wind, solar, or hydroelectric power, the resulting hydrogen is called "green."
Here are some key aspects of green hydrogen:
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Zero Carbon Emissions: The production process emits no carbon dioxide, making it environmentally friendly, unlike traditional hydrogen production methods like natural gas reforming, which release COâ‚‚.
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Renewable Energy-Based: It relies on renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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Uses:
- Energy Storage: Green hydrogen can store excess renewable energy.
- Transport: It can be used as a fuel for hydrogen-powered vehicles.
- Industry: Green hydrogen is used in industrial processes, such as steel production, ammonia manufacturing, and chemical industries, reducing carbon footprints.
India is making significant strides toward hydrogen-powered transportation as part of its broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and achieve energy security. The government has set ambitious goals for hydrogen adoption, especially green hydrogen, which aligns with the global push for cleaner energy sources.
Key Aspects of India's Push for Hydrogen-Powered Transportation:
National Hydrogen Mission
- Launched in 2021, the National Hydrogen Mission aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production. It focuses on promoting the use of hydrogen as a clean fuel, especially for transportation, to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
- The mission targets producing 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCVs)
- HFCVs are powered by hydrogen fuel cells that generate electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapor.
- India is exploring hydrogen as a fuel for buses, trucks, and cars, with prototypes already developed.
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