Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme
The government introduced a green hydrogen certification scheme aimed at producers.
Objective and Significance
- The scheme was launched by Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi.
- Its primary aim is to establish a framework for certifying green hydrogen production.
- The scheme focuses on ensuring transparency, traceability, and market credibility for green hydrogen.
Scope and Application
- Applicable to companies that have bid for government incentives for green hydrogen production and its derivatives.
- The scheme excludes exporters who have not availed government incentives.
Standards and Regulations
- The 'materiality threshold' for an emission source is set at 1% of the total emission threshold, aligning with green hydrogen standards.
- Renewable energy for green hydrogen can be sourced from a project and transmitted through either a dedicated or common transmission line.
