U.S.-based firm opens green hydrogen electrolyser gigafactory near Doddaballapur

Karnataka has prioritised the production of clean energy, which is crucial for achieving sustainable development, said M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries here on Friday.

Karnataka has prioritised the production of clean energy, which is crucial for achieving sustainable development, said M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries here on Friday.

He was speaking at the launch of the 14,000 sq m green hydrogen electrolyser gigafactory, set up near Doddaballapur by the American-based Ohmium company. Earlier, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Renewable Energy, flagged off the unit.

Mr. Patil noted that the current capacity of 500 megawatts (1/2 gigawatt) would gradually be increased to 2,000 megawatts (2 gigawatts) in a phased manner, creating employment opportunities.

According to the Minsiter, the unit facilitates the breaking of water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy, enabling the production of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen, which is the pollution-free fuel of the future, is industry-agnostic and will facilitate India’s transition to clean energy.

“With zero carbon footprint, green hydrogen can be utilised for fertilizer production, refinery processing, steel production, conventional vehicle transportation with methanol blending, and direct hydrogen transportation in fuel-cell-based vehicles. Green hydrogen can also be stored and transported,” he explained.

Mr. Patil mentioned that Karnataka has been a premier destination for industries, backed by industry-friendly policies and home to pioneering research centers from across the world. The State has been playing an important role in taking the country towards achieving the aim of becoming a 5 trillion-dollar economy by 2030.

He also stated that the government has identified EV, renewable energy, and clean energy as priorities, which has boosted activities in these sectors.