Renewable Power-to-X Training in New Delhi
Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF-SO) and the Power-to-X Hub jointly organised a 3-day capacity-building Power-to-X training course on Green Hydrogen and its derivatives in India from 12 to 14 July 2023 in New Delhi. A total of 21 participants from the government, private sector, and academia took part in the training, with a noteworthy 52% female participation. The course was facilitated by Mr. Vivek Jha, an energy expert and independent consultant.
The Power-to-X training course offers a comprehensive overview of the entire PtX value chain, exploring the potential of renewable PtX in future energy systems and economies. It delves into crucial aspects such as PtX technologies, production processes, economics, and infrastructure. It follows a holistic approach to sustainability aspects of the PtX Hub’s Environmental, Economic, Social and Governance Framework (EESG).
Following an introduction to the topic of Renewable PtX, the training delved deeper into the topic of production pathways of Renewable PtX, evaluating its various downstream products such as green ammonia and methanol. Additionally, the training also looked into the economics of renewable energy and PtX, including cost development of electrolysers and its main drivers, green hydrogen and PtX derivatives.
In the next segment of the training, participants delved into the techno-economic criteria of the pertinent infrastructure, focusing on aspects such as transportation, storage, and the trade of renewable PtX products. With these insights, participants subsequently explored sector-specific PtX demand markets and value chains, examining various pathways and business cases.
The succeeding module focused on the sustainability criteria for Renewable PtX, encompassing topics such as the EESG Framework, PtX sustainability dimensions within the EESG, and the application of sustainability standards.
The concluding module centered on support policies and regulations for Renewable PtX, covering a spectrum of topics such as policy recommendations, regulatory requirements, and strategies for policy-making specific to renewable PtX. The discussion underscored India's National Green Hydrogen Mission document, which aims to position India as the global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
Ms. Heena Mandloi from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy presented the highlights of the Mission document, emphasising the components under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) outlined in the mission document. Mr. Rishabh Patidar, Council on Energy, Environment, and Water, elaborated on the wide-ranging benefits of the Mission, including the creation of export opportunities for Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, decarbonisation of industrial, mobility, and energy sectors, reduction in dependence on imported fossil fuels and feedstock, development of indigenous manufacturing capabilities, creation of employment opportunities, and the advancement of cutting-edge technologies.
Following the presentations, the floor was opened for a Q&A session. During this interactive segment, participants had the opportunity to seek clarification, share insights, and engage in discussions. Subsequently, the trainer concluded the session by leaving the participants with the thought-provoking question: whether Green Hydrogen is a mere hype or a tangible reality, encouraging them to reflect on the complexities and potential realities of this emerging topic.