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Germany keen to purchase Indian green hydrogen
Germany is interested in buying green hydrogen from India, The Hindu reports. Chargé d’Affaires Georg Enzweiler said India’s solar and wind resources offer 'fantastic' potential, and a dynamic business framework makes exports…
The Story in Brief
Germany is interested in buying green hydrogen from India, The Hindu reports. Chargé d’Affaires Georg Enzweiler said India’s solar and wind resources offer 'fantastic' potential, and a dynamic business framework makes exports attractive. He hoped the EU-India Free Trade Agreement would enter force by early 2027, eliminating tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports.
On the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Enzweiler said the EU has offered a transition period and €500 million support to help India cut emissions, and dialogue continues to address concerns for Indian companies.
The Indian Opinion
The promise of German investment in Indian green hydrogen feeds a narrative of India as a future clean energy superpower. But production costs, grid stability, and land acquisition remain hurdles. The FTA euphoria overlooks past deadlocks in EU-India trade talks. Meanwhile, CBAM's transition period is welcome, but the €500 million support is a fraction of what Indian industry might need. The real test is whether Indian hydrogen can undercut rivals and still be profitable at European prices.
Source: thehindu.com
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