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US-India clean energy collaboration celebrates Hydrogen Day
Now entering its tenth year, Hydrogen Day underscores the role hydrogen can play in decarbonizing global energy systems.
Dignitaries at the event. / USISPF
In celebration of Hydrogen Day, observed annually on Oct.8 to symbolize the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008), the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and its partners in government and industry marked the achievements of the US-India hydrogen partnership.
“Today is a day to both reflect on the progress and celebrate the future possibilities of hydrogen, as we look back and applaud all the scientists and engineers for the multi-decade-long journey of innovation in hydrogen technology,” USISPF stated in its acknowledgment, emphasizing the potential of hydrogen in building a green, resilient, and equitable clean energy economy.
Now entering its tenth year, Hydrogen Day underscores the role hydrogen can play in decarbonizing global energy systems. With its application in heavy-duty transportation, industrial sectors, and stationary power, hydrogen enables energy security, economic resilience, and presents opportunities for a just clean energy transition, creating jobs across sectors.
At the center of the celebration was the US-India hydrogen partnership. Launched in June 2021, the US-India Hydrogen Task Force is a collaboration between the United States Department of Energy (DOE), India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), and USISPF, under the US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP). The task force brings together over 50 industry leaders, research institutions, and academia from both countries, aiming to accelerate clean hydrogen technology development.
Last month, the MNRE hosted the 2nd International Green Hydrogen Conference in Delhi, with over 8,500 participants and the U.S. DOE as a key partner.
“The United States and India have emerged as committed front-runners for the global energy transition," said Dr. Mukesh Aghi, president and CEO of USISPF. "With increased public-private sector collaboration and reverse trade missions, we will be able to build a strong hydrogen economy in India, with ample employment opportunities.”
Dr. Sunita Satyapal, director of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office at the DOE, highlighted the progress made and future goals, noting, “We still have significant work to do to accelerate research, development, and deployment of clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.”
Ajay Yadav, joint secretary at MNRE, underscored the importance of the US-India collaboration in achieving India's clean energy goals: “Through the National Green Hydrogen Mission, we are taking decisive steps towards a cleaner, greener future—positioning India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and technology."
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