Overview
- Integrated Clean Energy Policy earmarks ₹10 lakh crore for 3 GW electrolyser capacity and 1.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen output annually.
- MoUs with Yamna (UK) and JKSH-Hynfra secure over ₹50,000 crore for a 1 MMTPA green ammonia plant at Krishnapatnam and a 150 KTPA hydrogen plus 600 KTPA ammonia complex at Machilipatnam.
- The policy targets the creation of 7.5 lakh jobs spanning production, manufacturing and export logistics by leveraging solar, wind, pumped storage and coastal ports.
- Chief Minister Naidu has mandated an annual Green Hydrogen Summit at SRM University-AP to review progress and align research, financing and policy efforts.
- Industry experts highlight the need to identify off-takers, secure longer project tenures and ensure sufficient storage and seaport access to reduce costs.