• UGI USER
  • Mar 11, 2024
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MNRE TO DISCUSS SPECIALISED CYLINDERS FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE WITH STAKEHOLDERS

Why in the news?

  • MNRE plans to address challenges in green hydrogen adoption for transport with specialised cylinders, aiming for sustainable fuel usage.
  • MNRE organizing a meeting to discuss specialized cylinders for green hydrogen storage.
  • Commercial vehicle manufacturers cited challenges with high-pressure cylinders.
  • Gas cylinders classified into four types based on materials.
  • Focus on developing Type 3 and Type 4 cylinders for high-pressure hydrogen storage.
  • Domestic companies investing in Type 4 cylinder production.
  • BHEL establishing a Centre of Excellence for hydrogen storage cylinders and fuel cell technologies.

Understanding green hydrogen storage

●  Green hydrogen production relies on intermittent renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro power.

●  Effective energy storage solutions like batteries and hydrogen storage are vital for stabilising supply.

●   These solutions store excess energy and ensure a consistent supply of green hydrogen.

India’s Initiatives for Green Hydrogen:

●   National Hydrogen Mission: Aims to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen and its derivatives.

●   Green Hydrogen Consumption Obligations: Proposed obligations for fertiliser and petroleum refining industries to consume a percentage of green hydrogen.

●   Green Hydrogen Hubs: Identifying regions for large-scale production and utilisation of green hydrogen, developing them as hubs.