Japan to Set up Green Hydrogen Production Centre in UP

• 29 Jul 2025

Why in News? 

In a significant step towards advancing Uttar Pradesh’s renewable energy initiatives, a delegation from the state government recently visited Japan to forge strategic partnerships aimed at boosting green hydrogen production and energy innovation.  

Key Points 

• Green Hydrogen Centre of Excellence: Japanese entrepreneurs have agreed to establish a Centre of Excellence for green hydrogen in Uttar Pradesh, marking a pivotal development in the state’s renewable energy landscape.  
  • This collaboration will serve as a catalyst for cutting-edge research, innovation, and the adoption of sustainable energy solutions. 
• Focus on Zero-Emission Transport: During the visit, the UP delegation explored several breakthrough technologies, including the next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, Toyota Mirai.  
  • This vehicle runs on a combination of hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water as a byproduct, aligning with Uttar Pradesh’s vision for a zero-emission transport policy. 
• Learning from Japan’s Expertise: The UP delegation visited several advanced facilities in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture, including the NESRAD Green Hydrogen Plant and the Suntory Hakushu Distillery, which houses a power-to-gas technology plant and Hydrogen Research Centre.  
  • These visits offered valuable insights into international best practices in hydrogen production and clean energy technologies. 
• Implications for Uttar Pradesh: 
  • Renewable Energy Expansion: Uttar Pradesh’s collaboration with global leaders in green hydrogen will boost its renewable energy capacity, including solar, hydro, and biomass. 
  • Green Hydrogen Technological Advancements: The adoption of advanced Japanese hydrogen fuel cell technology will drive cleaner, sustainable transport, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to the state's clean energy goals by diversifying renewable power generation methods. 
  • Economic Growth & Innovation: The Centre of Excellence will position Uttar Pradesh as a renewable energy hub, attracting investments, fostering innovation, and creating new business opportunities and jobs. 

Installed Capacity of Renewable Power of Uttar Pradesh

Type	MW (as on 30-06-2025)
Hydro (Large + Small)	551
Solar	3427

Hydrogen 

• Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, but on Earth, it makes up only 0.14% of the Earth's crust by mass, ranking as the 10th most abundant element.  
• The type of hydrogen depends on the process of its formation: 
  • Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable energy (like Solar, Wind) and has a lower carbon footprint. 
    • Electricity splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. 
    • By Products: Water, Water Vapor. 
  • Brown hydrogen is produced using coal, where the emissions are released to the air. 
  • Grey hydrogen is produced from natural gas, where the associated emissions are released to the air. 
  • Blue hydrogen is produced from natural gas, where the emissions are captured using carbon capture and storage.