Objectives of the Scheme:

1. Innovative Green Hydrogen Production:

   • Support innovative methods like floating solar, biomass-based production, and utilizing wastewater for Green Hydrogen generation.

2. Pilot Applications:

   • Promote the use of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives for decentralized applications, such as cooking, heating, off-grid power, and off-road vehicles.

3. Feasibility Validation:

   • Assess the technical feasibility of Green Hydrogen as a fuel for residential, commercial, and community applications, including city gas systems.

4. Sector Expansion:

   • Demonstrate the safe and secure use of Green Hydrogen in new industries and sectors.

Budget outlay : Rs: 200 Cr 

Pattern of Assistance

• Project Duration: Financial support is available for a specified duration, usually 3-5 years, depending on the complexity of the project.
• Disbursement: Fund release in phases, tied to milestones or performance indicators.

Eligibility

1. Entities:
   • Central and State Government agencies.
   • Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
   • Private sector companies, including startups.
   • Research institutions, academic institutions, and technology developers.
2. Project Scope:
   • Innovative methods for producing green hydrogen (e.g., advanced electrolysis, biogenic processes).
   • Novel applications of green hydrogen in industries, mobility, power generation, etc.
3. Technical Readiness: Projects must demonstrate technical feasibility and potential scalability.

Components

• R&D and Demonstration: Funding for R&D efforts, pilot-scale demonstration, and testing of innovative technologies.
• Capacity Building: Support for knowledge dissemination, workforce training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Infrastructure Support: Assistance for setting up infrastructure necessary for pilot studies.