Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) has announced the successful commissioning of India’s first off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean energy transition. The facility is powered entirely by solar energy and integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enabling continuous off-grid operation, as per the company’s statement.

The project establishes a new model for decentralised, renewable-powered hydrogen production. It is the first of its kind in India to feature a fully automated, closed-loop electrolyser system capable of dynamically adjusting to real-time renewable energy inputs. This innovation enhances operational flexibility by addressing solar intermittency, while maintaining high standards of efficiency, safety, and performance.

ANIL described the commissioning as a demonstration of the Adani Group’s commitment to sustainability and technological innovation. The development supports India’s goal of emerging as a global green hydrogen hub and sets a new benchmark for renewable-powered industrial applications, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors such as fertilisers, refining, and heavy transport.

The pilot project also serves as a proof of concept for ANIL’s upcoming Green Hydrogen Hub at Mundra, Gujarat, which will play a key role in advancing India’s low-carbon industrial base. By integrating hydrogen production directly with renewable energy sources, Adani aims to help reduce dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to global net-zero targets.

The initiative aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), the Government of India’s flagship programme designed to reduce import dependence, strengthen energy self-sufficiency, and decarbonise energy-intensive industries. It is also consistent with the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of developing indigenous clean-energy capacity.

ANIL is currently developing large-scale green hydrogen production facilities supported by an integrated end-to-end ecosystem. This includes the manufacture of solar cells, ingots, wafers, modules, wind turbine generators, and electrolysers at Mundra, as well as the production of green hydrogen derivatives such as green ammonia, green methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel. These initiatives aim to serve both domestic and global markets, reinforcing India’s growing position in the global clean-energy supply chain.

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