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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
The role of renewable energy scaling in securing affordable green Hydrogen for India
Authors
CH Sudhakar
Abstract
India’s statutory commitment to achieving
net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070 and energy independence by 2047
hinges critically on the deep decarbonisation of its heavy, hard-to-abate
industrial sectors. Green hydrogen (GH2), generated through the
electrolysis of water powered exclusively by renewable energy sources, and
represents a foundational technological framework to substitute
carbon-intensive grey hydrogen. However, the economic viability of GH2
remains constrained by elevated levelized costs of production, where renewable
electricity acquisition and transmission tariffs constitute roughly 60% to 70%
of the total financial input. This review paper critically evaluates the
mechanical and economic dynamics of scaling India’s renewable energy (RE)
infrastructure to systematically compress GH2 production costs
towards the competitive threshold of $1–2 per kilogram. Evaluating the
strategic mandates of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), which
targets an annual production of 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) supported by 125
gigawatts (GW) of integrated RE capacity by 2030, this paper explores the
techno-economic intersections of solar-wind hybridization, supply-chain
localization, and regulatory framework optimization. We isolate and analyze key
operational friction points, including high capital expenditure (CAPEX) for
advanced electrolyzers, significant regional water scarcity risks, grid
transmission inefficiencies, and acute supply-chain dependencies on critical
raw materials such as nickel, iridium, and platinum. Finally, this review
delineates actionable policy, technological, and infrastructural roadmaps
designed to construct an integrated, resilient, and economically
self-sustaining green hydrogen value chain within the Indian sub-continent.
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Pages:109-112
How to cite this article:
CH Sudhakar "The role of renewable energy scaling in securing affordable green Hydrogen for India". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 109-112
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