Punjab Newsline, Nalagarh (Solan)/Shimla, February 5-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for North India’s first 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant at Dabhota in Nalagarh Tehsil of Solan district today. This pioneering project, being developed by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) in collaboration with Oil India Limited, is set to be established at a cost of Rs. 9.04 crore. He directed the officials to ensure its completion within a year.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister reaffirmed Himachal Pradesh’s commitment to becoming India’s first Green Energy State by March 2026. He emphasized that the Dabhota Green Hydrogen Plant marks a major milestone in the State’s renewable energy journey. He said “This initiative is a crucial step in Himachal Pradesh’s efforts to establish itself as a leader in renewable energy and sustainability.” To further this vision, the State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oil India Limited on April 26, 2023, focusing on the development of solar energy, green hydrogen, geothermal energy, and compressed biogas.
He said that following a detailed assessment, a 4,000-square-meter land parcel in Dabhota was selected for the plant. As the State’s first large-scale green hydrogen initiative, this project underscores the Government's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.