New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI), aimed at creating a standardised framework to certify hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources.
The announcement was made by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi during a national workshop focused on the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the emerging green hydrogen supply chain.
Certification Framework Aims at Market Transparency
The GHCI is designed to establish traceability and market credibility in India’s green hydrogen sector. While still in its early phase, the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme seeks to build the foundation for India’s larger goal of a green hydrogen ecosystem under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The certification mechanism is expected to become critical as India begins exporting green hydrogen and its derivatives, requiring internationally accepted verification systems.
MSMEs Positioned as Key Players
During the workshop, government officials and sector experts emphasised the critical role of MSMEs in achieving the targets of the Green Hydrogen Mission. Secretary MNRE, Santosh Kumar Sarangi, outlined the need to build technical and financial capacity among smaller enterprises to ensure their inclusion in the sector.
Panel discussions highlighted areas like component manufacturing, decentralised hydrogen production, and operations and maintenance services as viable entry points for MSMEs.
The workshop featured four technical sessions covering themes such as technology collaboration, biomass-based hydrogen production, and investment mechanisms. Experts explored the indigenisation of key components like bipolar plates and electrolysers, and discussed the role of local R&D and academic institutions in supporting innovation.
Representatives from financial institutions, including IREDA, World Bank, KfW, and IIFCL, discussed blended finance mechanisms and the need for accessible green credit lines to support smaller enterprises. Panellists noted that policy clarity, demand signals, and risk mitigation tools would be essential for private sector participation.
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