The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) introduced a draft for India’s green hydrogen certification scheme, aiming to boost transparency and accountability within the sector. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will act as the central authority, accrediting agencies to oversee the monitoring, verification, and certification of green hydrogen projects.
The scheme outlines detailed guidelines for calculating the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity of green hydrogen production and sets up a rigorous certification process. The move ensures both the traceability and the environmental integrity of green hydrogen.
Certified carbon verification agencies will be responsible for validating and verifying carbon credits associated with green hydrogen production, conducting annual reviews of producers’ claims. Producers must register on a specific platform and follow the measurement, reporting, and verification framework outlined by the scheme.
The scheme assures international buyers about India’s compliance with established standards, enhancing confidence in green hydrogen exports.
As reported by siliconindia.com, and according to the World Bank, India has already attracted $70 billion in investment for green hydrogen and electrolyser manufacturing.
