Learn how to build a business case for green hydrogen, read India's hydrogen policy and incentives, and apply the official definition of 'green' hydrogen. A self-paced online programme for energy, strategy and policy professionals who need to make or advise on hydrogen decisions.
Green Hydrogen Strategy & Policy is a self-paced online programme from evACAD (pManifold EV Academy). It teaches professionals how to judge whether a green hydrogen project makes business sense, how India's National Green Hydrogen Mission supports it, and what qualifies hydrogen as 'green' under Indian rules.
Many managers now face hydrogen questions before they have the background to answer them. Should the company invest? Which incentives apply? Will the product count as green for buyers and regulators? This programme gives you a clear, structured way to answer those questions.
The programme has three modules. You start with the business case, move to the policy framework, and finish with emissions rules and certification. Each module links technical facts to commercial and policy decisions.
The Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023 with an initial outlay of ₹19,744 crore. The Mission aims for at least 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen production capacity a year by 2030, supported by about 125 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable energy capacity (Source: Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet approval, January 2023). Companies and advisors need people who can turn this target into sound plans.
Of the ₹19,744 crore outlay, ₹17,490 crore is set aside for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme. SIGHT funds two incentive routes: domestic electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production (Source: Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet approval, January 2023). Knowing how these incentives work shapes project viability.
In August 2023, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) notified the Green Hydrogen Standard for India. It defines green hydrogen as having well-to-gate emissions of no more than 2 kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent per kg of hydrogen. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is the nodal authority for accrediting verification agencies. Strategy teams must design projects to meet this threshold.
The Mission extends policy support such as a waiver of interstate transmission charges for renewable power used in green hydrogen production, renewable energy banking, and time-bound open access. These provisions change the cost of power, a major cost input for hydrogen made by electrolysis.
The Government expects the Mission to create over 6 lakh jobs and attract over ₹8 lakh crore in investment by 2030. The Mission also has a skilling component. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) lists its aims as a registry of skills, new qualification packs and a certified pool of trainers for the value chain.
Professionals who understand hydrogen economics and policy can move into strategy, business development, regulatory and advisory roles at energy companies, public sector undertakings, consultancies and project developers.
Mr. Santosh K Gurunath
Founder H2 Carbon Zero & Umagine
Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Supply-Trade, Fuel Cell
Mr. Rahul Bagadia
Chairman- pManifold
Sustainable Strategy, Net Zero Policy & Electric Mobility
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will be able to:
After completing this programme, learners can pursue roles such as:
The topics covered in this programme are used across:
