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29th February 2024 (8 Topics)

India's first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the country's first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi.

About

  • The hydrogen-fueled electric vessel project is part of India's transformative efforts on the innovative and new technology fronts on green energy and sustainable cost-effective alternate fuel front.
  • Wide range of application: Hydrogen fuel cells can be used in a wide range of applications, including transportation, material handling, stationary, portable, and emergency backup power applications.
  • Environmental benefits: Hydrogen fuel cell powered vessel have zero emission, zero noise and energy efficient which in turn reduce the effect of global warming.
  • Promotion: The inauguration of this project will provide impetus for using hydrogen in marine application as envisaged under National Green Hydrogen Mission.
  • Competitive advantage: Early adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the marine sector will provide it a global competitive advantage where by meeting sustainable green energy aspiration.

Why hydrogen?

  • India's commitment to a sustainable future aims for net zero emissions by 2070.
  • At the forefront of this endeavour is the adoption of green hydrogen as a maritime fuel.
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