India’s Hydrogen Horizon: Can Green Energy Outpace Coal’s Shadow?

India’s green hydrogen mission is a bold step towards a cleaner future, but it’s walking a tightrope. The country plans to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, investing ₹400 Crore in research and development. But here’s the catch: if we’re not careful, the energy used to make this hydrogen could come from coal, which still powers 70% of India’s grid, and that would mean more emissions, not less. Climate Risk Horizons, a think tank, has raised a red flag. Their report warns that without strict rules, green hydrogen could end up being dirtier than the fossil … Continue reading India’s Hydrogen Horizon: Can Green Energy Outpace Coal’s Shadow?