INOX Air Products launches its first green hydrogen plant

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INOX Air Products, on March 28, announced commissioning of its debut green hydrogen manufacturing plant at Asahi India Glass Limited’s (AIS) greenfield float glass facility at Soniyana in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.

Glass manufacturer AIS  entered into a 20-year offtake agreement with INOXAP for supply of Green Hydrogen, to this facility. The plant, powered by solar energy, will have a capacity to generate up to 190 tons of green hydrogen per annum through the electrolysis process., the companies said in a joint statement.  INOXAP will be responsible for the design, engineering, installation, operations and a continuous supply of green hydrogen to the AIS facility for 20 years.

As a part of the agreement, AIS has invested in the solar power plant, which supplies renewable energy for the generation of green hydrogen, which would be further consumed in AIS’ float glass manufacturing process.

In the first phase, 95 tonnes per annum (TPA) green hydrogen will be supplied to AIS facility. The facility is poised to manufacture high-quality float glass to be used for automotive and architectural purposes with technology collaboration from its partners - AGC Europe.

"Green Hydrogen will play a pivotal role in India’s energy transition towards decarbonization and a secured energy future for our country as well as the planet. We look forward to strengthen our Green Hydrogen supplies to more sectors and businesses which are looking to bring down emissions and contribute towards India’s march towards net-zero by 2070," said Siddharth Jain, Managing Director – INOX Air Products.