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India's ambitious green hydrogen plans contend with China's dominance

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India’s ambitious green hydrogen plans contend with China’s dominance

New Delhi targeting 10% of global demand but Beijing has big production advantages

Electrolyzer equipment made by Greenzo Energy India going for delivery. India is targeting nearly 10% of global demand for hydrogen produced using renewable energy, but faces a formidable opponent in China. (Photo by Greenzo Energy India)

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August 27, 2025 10:30 JST

NEW DELHI — India is hoping to supply nearly 10% of global demand for hydrogen produced using renewable energy, but faces a formidable opponent in China, which already dominates other clean energies and is making a concerted push into so-called green hydrogen.