India’s Green Hydrogen Capacity Jumps to 8,000 Tonnes Per Year in 2026

India has now commissioned about 8,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen capacity by February 2026 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, pushing the country’s clean energy push forward as it aims for deeper decarbonization.

Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik told Parliament in a written reply that this progress marks an early but significant step toward India’s goal of reaching 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030.

India’s green hydrogen journey has been guided by the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched in 2023, which seeks to make the nation a global hub for production, usage and export of green hydrogen. So far, the government has allocated INR 700 crore to the mission, with INR 250.12 crore spent, reflecting early phase momentum in both project implementation and funding.

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In the competitive bidding under the mission, discovered green hydrogen supply prices for India’s major refiners have ranged from INR 387 to INR 397 per kg (including 18 percent GST), showing growing commercial interest despite cost pressures. According to a World Bank Group report cited by the minister, renewable power sources like solar and wind make up roughly 50 percent‑70 percent (around INR 235 per kg) of the cost to produce green hydrogen, highlighting the importance of low‑cost renewable energy in scaling production.

Green hydrogen, which is hydrogen produced using renewable energy to split water with minimal carbon emissions, is seen as a key tool to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut hard‑to‑abate industrial emissions. As India expands its renewable base and electrolyzer manufacturing capacity, the country hopes to lower production costs further and attract more investment. The 8,000 tonnes figure highlights tangible gains in 2026 while pointing to the scale of effort needed to reach the 5 MMT target by 2030.