Harnessing the potential of bio-resources to produce low carbon bio-hydrogen

Hydrogen is known to be the cleanest form of energy and in the purview of a changing climate, decarbonisation of the energy systems is considered crucial for reducing GHG emissions. The paper reflects on the potential of producing hydrogen from alternate renewable energy sources, its significance in emissions reductions and its potential in helping India achieve its 2070 Net-Zero goal. The TERI-Capgemini paper provides a landscape of the varied bio-processes available for the production of hydrogen such as dark fermentation, photo fermentation, bio-photolysis and others, followed by the advantages and challenges posed by each of these processes. The paper advocates that for large-scale production of hydrogen to become commercially viable it is critical to incorporate modern technological solutions. Statistical tools, sensors, instrumentation and deployment of machine learning capabilities are amongst the few solutions which can help optimise the production of bio-hydrogen and contribute towards decarbonisation.