The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme in India (GHCI) aims to promote the production and use of Green Hydrogen , which is generated from renewable energy sources. The summary of key objectives of this scheme are as under:
Objective: The scheme is designed to facilitate the development of a market in India, ensuring that hydrogen produced is genuinely green and contributes to reducing carbon emissions.
Certification Process: Producers of must undergo a certification process to verify that their hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources and the emission intensity in the production process does not exceed the standard. This will be verified by a BEE Accredited Carbon Verification (ACV) Agency.
Standards and Guidelines: The scheme outlines comprehensive standards and guidelines for the monitoring, reporting, verification (MRV) and emission calculation methodology for certification.
Transparency: The Green Hydrogen certification would build confidence with investors through transparency in emissions throughout production. The producers will also be eligible to claim carbon credits through this certification.
Market Development: By establishing a certification framework, the scheme aims to create a transparent and trustworthy market for , encouraging industries to adopt this cleaner alternative.
Alignment with NGHM Mission: The initiative aligns with India’s broader goals of achieving energy security, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and meeting international climate commitments.
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