Kerala to Setup Green Hydrogen Hubs Over Next 2 Years: The development of green hydrogen centres in Trivandrum and Kochi will cost Rs 200 crore, according to a scheme unveiled by the Keralan government. Kerala aims to become a 100 percent renewable energy-dependent state by 2040 and a net carbon-neutral state by 2050. The state has a favorable atmosphere for the production of green hydrogen.
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Kerala to Setup Green Hydrogen Hubs Over Next 2 Years – Key Points
- Green hydrogen which is produced using renewable energy will play an important role in eco-friendly development as hydrogen fuel can be used in long-haul vehicles and ships to reduce carbon emissions to great extent.
- The Minister also informed that a new Energy Park will be set up to utilize the possibilities of power generation from renewable sources.
- Rs 10 crore has been been aside for an industrial park that will produce EV batteries and related equipment.An electric vehicle (EV) industrial park will be developed with the support of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
- A consortium, including TTPL, VSSC, C-DAC, and TrEST, has been formed in the State for electric vehicle-related activities.
- By July 2023, the TrEST park-sponsored EV drive train testing lab will be up and running.
