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CASE STUDY 1 Kerala Green Hydrogen Valley Kerala’s Green Hydrogen Valley, led by the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT), is aimed at establishing Kerala as a major player in the global green hydrogen supply chain. –Collaborative ecosystem and strategic partnership: Collaboration lies at the heart of the cluster’s approach. ANERT has built a network of stakeholders, including government entities, private companies and academic institutions, and has partnered with GIZ, the German development agency, and MEC Intelligence to create a roadmap for green hydrogen and ammonia adoption in the state. Additionally, strategic collaborations with state and federal entities, including Kerala Waterways, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Travancore Cochin Chemicals, Cochin Shipyard Limited and Cochin Port, are enabling the deployment of hydrogen solutions across multiple sectors. –Workforce development: Recognizing the critical need for a skilled workforce, ANERT is investing in capacity building. Collaborations with state universities and international partners from Australia and the Netherlands are helping to develop the skills required for the rapidly evolving hydrogen economy. This effort ensures that Kerala’s green hydrogen ecosystem is supported by a knowledgeable and capable talent pool, ready to meet future industry demands. –Funding and financial support: The cluster has also tapped into various funding sources, which are crucial for its success, including: –National Green Hydrogen Mission funds for transport and green hydrogen production projects. –₹200 crores ($23 million) allocated by the Kerala state government for hydrogen initiatives. –Financial support from international agencies like KFW and GIZ is being explored. Moreover, to address challenges like high production costs, ANERT is launching a Green Hydrogen Policy, offering capital expenditure subsidy for electrolysers, subject to a maximum of INR 1.5 Cr. per MW for private developers and other financial support for state entities to accommodate the high cost of green hydrogen. This approach, supported by strategic collaboration, structured financing and workforce development, illustrates how coordinated action can help advance the adoption of green hydrogen. Key insights from India’s industrial clusters India’s industrial clusters are addressing the full spectrum of energy transition challenges: technology, finance, policy and workforce through integrated, localized strategies. Kerala Green Hydrogen Valley is building a collaborative, multisectoral green hydrogen ecosystem; Gopalpur Industrial Park is investing in infrastructure and workforce development; Mumbai Green Hydrogen Cluster is advancing policy-backed urban decarbonization; and Kakinada Cluster is scaling mature technologies through global partnerships. These clusters demonstrate how targeted action across technology, finance, policy, skills and collaboration can drive India’s industrial energy transition. Source: HVIC Kerela Project