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Weekly Brief — Climate & Green Transition
Green Hydrogen Benchmarked at ₹387/kg; MNRE Grants Supply Chain Relief
This report covers Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and the National Green Hydrogen Mission from August 18 to August 25, 2026. Key developments include the first parliamentary disclosure of green hydrogen production costs and a major 4-month extension for renewable energy projects facing global supply chain disruptions.
Key Statistics
| 8,000 TPA | ₹387 - ₹397/kg | 35.4 GW |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioned Green Hydrogen Capacity | Current Discovered H2 Cost (Incl. GST) | Total ALMM Enlisted Solar Cell Capacity |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Hydrogen Pricing Baseline: The Ministry of State for MNRE officially benchmarked green hydrogen costs for refineries at ₹387–₹397/kg, with renewable energy accounting for 50–70% of total costs.
- Force Majeure Relief: MNRE issued a 4-month time extension for all renewable projects scheduled for completion after Feb 28, 2026, citing the "West Asia crisis" and its impact on copper and aluminum imports.
- Manufacturing Expansion: The 9th revision of the ALMM (Solar Cells) added 3,709 MW of TOPCon capacity, signaling a rapid shift toward high-effi…
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