NEWS – U.S.-Based Firm Opens Green Hydrogen Electrolyser Gigafactory Near Doddaballapur

HIGHLIGHTS

• Focus on Clean Energy: Karnataka prioritises clean energy production for sustainable development.
• Factory Details:
  • Size: 14,000 sq m
  • Initial Capacity: 500 megawatts (1/2 gigawatt)
  • Future Expansion: Up to 2,000 megawatts (2 gigawatts)
• Employment Opportunities: Gradual increase in capacity to create jobs.
• Process: Breaking water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy to produce green hydrogen.
• Applications of Green Hydrogen:
  • Fertilizer production
  • Refinery processing
  • Steel production
  • Methanol blending for vehicle transportation
  • Fuel-cell-based vehicle transportation
  • Storage and transportation

Karnataka’s Role

• Industry-Friendly Policies: Attracting industries and research centers.
• Economic Contribution: Aiding India’s goal of becoming a 5 trillion-dollar economy by 2030.
• Priority Sectors: Electric vehicles (EV), renewable energy, and clean energy.