In a significant push toward India’s clean energy transition, Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) has commissioned the country’s first off-grid 5 megawatt (MW) green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat. The facility is entirely powered by solar energy and marks a pioneering step in decentralized hydrogen production.

The pilot project features a fully integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enabling round-the-clock operations without reliance on the power grid. According to the company, this off-grid configuration is designed to address the intermittency of solar power while maintaining consistent electrolyzer performance.

At the heart of the plant is an automated, closed-loop electrolyzer system engineered to adapt in real-time to renewable energy inputs. This dynamic functionality allows the system to optimize efficiency and maintain operational stability despite fluctuations in solar supply.

Adani’s latest initiative aligns with India’s broader efforts under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), which aims to reduce fossil fuel imports, decarbonize heavy industries and promote energy self-reliance. Green hydrogen is considered a key enabler for lowering emissions in sectors such as fertilisers, petroleum refining, and long-haul transportation.

The Kutch pilot also serves as a precursor to ANIL’s planned Green Hydrogen Hub in Mundra, Gujarat, a larger-scale project expected to contribute significantly to India’s goal of becoming a global green hydrogen production center.

With this commissioning, the Adani Group continues to expand its footprint in the renewable energy sector, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and climate-conscious industrial development.

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Adani Commissions India’s First Off-Grid Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant of 5 MW Capacity