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. |