India and Germany Seek Partnership to Lower Green Hydrogen Costs

Former German Green Hydrogen Commissioner Stefan Kaufmann called for deeper cooperation between Germany and India to reduce the production costs of green hydrogen during a visit to New Delhi on September 24. Kaufmann stated that while Germany possesses advanced electrolyser technology, the costs remain too high for global competitiveness. He argued that India's manufacturing scale and renewable energy capacity are essential to making green hydrogen commercially viable compared to fossil-fuel-based grey hydrogen.

Abhay Bakre, Mission Director for the National Green Hydrogen Mission, announced that India is positioned to produce green hydrogen derivatives, such as green ammonia and green methanol, at the most competitive prices globally. This effort is supported by the National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023 with a Rs 19,744 crore outlay, which includes the development of a green hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka focused on the export market.

To advance these goals, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will host the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo in New Delhi from November 2 to 5, 2026. The event will combine the Global ISA Assembly, the Renewable Energy Expo, and the International Conference on Green Hydrogen, with over 7,000 delegates and 10 partner countries expected to attend. Kaufmann noted that Indian conglomerates are already forging commercial tie-ups with German companies following the Indo-German Green Hydrogen Roadmap.