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Green Hydroghen
Green Hydroghen
MAINS DAILY QUESTION
Dec. 28, 2022
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Green hydrogen is being termed the fuel of the future. Critically analyse.
Also, list the steps taken by India with regard to the promotion of green
hydrogen. (10 Marks)
Model Answer
Approach:
Introduction: Describe what is green hydrogen and how it is different from grey
hydrogen.
Body: Show how it is a fuel of the future and what are the limitations in making it
the fuel of the future. Mention government steps.
Answer.
1) Need to switch towards renewable energy sources and limit fossil fuel use
as held recently in the Sharm El Sheikh Declaration of CoP27 declaring intent to
phase down the use of coal.
2) Dependency on oil will reduce thus helping move towards energy security
for many nations like India
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Challenges that are limiting green hydrogen to become the fuel of the future:
2) Huge requirements for land for solar energy to obtain green hydrogen. To
make 5 million tonnes of hydrogen as per the Indian government’s target, a
large amount of land, large infrastructure and money would be required.
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