The Government of Haryana on February 15, 2024, issued the Draft Haryana Green Hydrogen Policy -2024.
The following has been stated:
• Objectives of the Policy:
a) To accelerate the development and adoption of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives as alternative fuel and feedstock sources in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
b) To harness the clean energy potential and enhance energy security by making the best use of the available renewable energy resources and biomass to replace fossil fuel usage in the State.
c) To promote the manufacturing of electrolysers and other critical equipment related to Green Hydrogen in the State.
d) To attract investment in the Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy sector, create job opportunities, and develop the State economy.
e) To reduce emissions from crop burning by using biomass for green hydrogen production.
f) To make Haryana a leader in Research & Development (R&D) for electrolysers, fuel- cells, and other enabling technologies for the Green Hydrogen ecosystem.
g) To enable the skilling of the workforce and generate employment opportunities across Green Hydrogen and its derivatives value chain.
• Policy Operative Period:
The Policy shall remain in force till March 31, 2030, or until a new policy is announced by the Government of Haryana (GoH) and will be applicable for all projects commissioned till such date.
Any person\stakeholder desirous of sending views\comments\suggestions on the draft “Haryana Green Hydrogen Policy -2024‟ may do so by March 15, 2024, through email at [email protected].
