In News

The Ministry of Power notified the Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia Policy to step closer to the major objective of shifting towards renewable energy sources. 

The Policy: Essential Provisions

• Green Hydrogen and Ammonia manufacturers will be allowed to purchase renewable power from the power exchange or can set up a renewable energy capacity themselves or through any developer. 
• Open access will be provided within 15 days of receipt of the application.
• The manufacturers can bank the unconsumed renewable power for 30 days with distribution companies and take it back at the time of requirement. 
• Waiver of Inter-state transmission charges will be offered for 25 years for the manufacturers whose projects commenced before 30th June 2025. 
• Connectivity to the grid will be given on the basis of priority to avoid delays of tedious procedures. 
• Incentives will be granted to the manufacturers and distribution licensees under the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for the consumption of renewable power.