What Happened
- Commissioned on June 23–24, 2025, the facility is India’s first fully off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant, installed by Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises.
- The plant operates independently of the electrical grid, powered entirely by solar energy and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
- Features a fully automated, closed-loop electrolyser that adjusts dynamically to real-time solar output, ensuring efficient and safe hydrogen production.
What Is Good About It
- Decentralised clean energy: Enables hydrogen production in remote or industrial areas without grid access.
- Zero-emission output: Hydrogen produced emits only water vapor at point of use—no CO₂.
- Proof of concept for scalability: Designs alignment with Adani’s forthcoming green hydrogen hub in Mundra, showcasing a blueprint for future deployment.
- Strategic fit: Supports India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative—building energy independence with domestic technology.
Why It Leads to Positivity
- Reduces import costs: Green hydrogen can replace imported grey hydrogen and fossil fuels, bolstering energy security and economic resilience .
- Enables decarbonisation: Especially in hard-to-abate sectors like fertilizers, refining, and heavy transport, aligning with India’s low-carbon goals.
- Tech and investment catalyst: Opens doors for private‑sector deployment and technology exports, backed by Adani’s plans for a $9 billion green hydrogen venture in Kutch.
- Regional development: Creates new economic opportunities in Kutch via local deployment and R&D ecosystem growth.
