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Certificates for Green Hydrogen

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Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme

The government introduced a green hydrogen certification scheme aimed at producers.

Objective and Significance

  • The scheme was launched by Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi.
  • Its primary aim is to establish a framework for certifying green hydrogen production.
  • The scheme focuses on ensuring transparency, traceability, and market credibility for green hydrogen.

Scope and Application

  • Applicable to companies that have bid for government incentives for green hydrogen production and its derivatives.
  • The scheme excludes exporters who have not availed government incentives.

Standards and Regulations

  • The 'materiality threshold' for an emission source is set at 1% of the total emission threshold, aligning with green hydrogen standards.
  • Renewable energy for green hydrogen can be sourced from a project and transmitted through either a dedicated or common transmission line.
  • Tags :
  • Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme
  • MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
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