9JULY 2025ANDHRA UNVEILS INDIA'S LARGEST GREEN HYDROGEN HUB IN AMARAVATINTPC REL AND GEDA JOIN FORCES FOR 300 MW GREEN ENERGY PUSH IN GOAIn a significant move that will reshape India's clean energy landscape, the Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled a bold plan to construct the largest green hydrogen ecosystem in Amaravati.The announcement followed a two-day Green Hydrogen Summit in the state capital, solidifying Andhra as a national leader in energy revolution and sustainable energy innovation.In a significant step to accelerate the introduction of renewable energy sources in Goa, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA).This agreement was signed in the presence of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, it represents Goa's effective commitment towards renewable and cleaner energy technologies and systems.The state presented its Amaravati Declaration, which includes a comprehensive roadmap to develop Amaravati into a fully integrated Green Hydrogen Valley by 2030 along with ambitious plans to produce up to 1.5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2029, enabled by a massive renewable energy corridor with 25 GW of renewable energy capacity.To support this level of development, the Andhra government has made firm commitments to build 2 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity by 2027, increasing to 5 GW by 2029. The electrolyser and green hydrogen production, will be generating a strong value chain from manufacturing all the way to end-use applications across the transport, industry, and energy sectors.Strategic partnerships with global technology firms, research institutes, and private investors will spur innovation, R&D, and workforce development. Over 750,000 jobs will be created in Amaravati's green hydrogen hub, which will also attract multi-billion-dollar investments in hydrogen and ammonia production.With unambiguous timelines, policy support, and a complete ecosystem approach, Andhra Pradesh is on the brink of becoming the focus of a green hydrogen revolution, providing scalable solutions to decarbonization and energy security. The collaboration will aim to investigate and implement large-scale solar and hybrid renewable energy projects possibly involving battery energy storage systems (BESS). This is a significant contribution to Goa's sustainability commitments and to India's national target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.The agreement covered by GEDA's Managing Director, Gauresh Ashok Pilgaonkar and NTPC REL's Chief Financial Officer, Pushpendra Tyagi highlights the larger pivot towards establishing sustainable green energy infrastructure, energy efficient grid management and carbon-free energy generation. The projects are expected to improve grid security, carbon emissions, and generate new initiatives for local economic development and job creation.NTPC REL, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, continues to expand its footprint across India's renewable sector, and this collaboration with Goa sets the tone for state-led innovation in energy transition. With policy backing and technical expertise, Goa is positioning itself as a model for clean energy integration, paving the way for more such public-private collaborations in the sector.
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