PEDA, IISc Partner to Boost Green Hydrogen Output

• The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru,
• The initiative aims to convert agricultural waste into green hydrogen
• The project will demonstrate the technical and commercial feasibility of green hydrogen production

The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has entered into an MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to develop an innovative pilot project on production of green hydrogen from biomass, specifically paddy straw.

After the signing of the MoU by Neelima, PEDA CEO, and the Registrar of IISc, Neelima formally exchanged the MoU with Prof. S. Dasappa of the interdisciplinary centre for energy research, IISc.

The collaboration is to advance renewable energy and hydrogen production in Punjab. This effort aims to promote clean energy, sustainable development, and the growth of a robust hydrogen economy.

This exchange was in the presence of Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy & Power, during the 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Bio-Energy Research at the Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE), Kapurthala.

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From the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Aman Arora said that PEDA deserves commendation for taking up this transformative initiative, meaning that the partnership speaks of Punjab's determination towards clean energy technology development.

Green hydrogen from agricultural wastes is heart of the circular economy that cares for farmers by helping with their polluting potential whilst providing the industries with an eco-conscious fuel.

Arora observed that the project would create a first-of-its-kind facility to demonstrate both technically and commercially the production of green hydrogen from agricultural residues.

In addition to curbing the menace of stubble burning, this project will cleanse the ambience, assist the rural economy by way of new incomes for the farmers, and provide employment avenues in green energy sectors. This initiative is a part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission of India and further cementing Punjab’s commitment to achieve renewable energy targets.