This book presents green hydrogen as a transformative force set to redefine the energy landscape. Offering a meticulous and current analysis, it caters to the increasing demand for expertise from investors, policymakers, students and industry leaders. This book covers the entire product life cycle, from sourcing to consumption, addressing technical challenges and solutions related to green hydrogen supply chain. Amid the global energy transition and the Indian Green Hydrogen Mission, this book is an essential read. It delves into the intricacies, potential and challenges of green hydrogen production, storage, transportation amid the ambitious targets of the Indian hydrogen mission. With billions being invested by venture capitalists and energy giants, this book provides knowledge to make informed decisions, including a comparative analysis of green hydrogen with other renewable energy sources like bioenergy and battery storage. As the regulatory framework for green hydrogen evolves rapidly, this book deciphers the complex policy landscape, clarifying incentives, mandates and the path towards a hydrogen-powered economy. It also offers market intelligence, revealing diverse applications of green hydrogen from industrial decarbonization to clean transportation, forecasting market growth and identifying key players. Social acceptance and public perception of green hydrogen are also explored, highlighting factors that could influence its adoption.

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Dr. Sanjay Chaudhary is an industry fellow at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). Before ten years in academics, he had sixteen years of international work experience in the corporate sector. An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), State University of New York (SUNY), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and Delhi Technological University (DTU) alumnus has expertise in the operations and supply chain area. He also teaches business analytics and e-commerce. He was awarded a fellowship by IETE, India, and a Chartered Engineer designation by IE, India. He is a member of the ASCM, ISM-India and AIMA, India. He has published seventeen academic journal articles, numerous conference papers, a patent, and a book.

Dr. Anil Kumar is a professor of energy and infrastructure engineering and management at the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He is an expert in Energy Regulation, Financing, Energy Market, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development. He has acquired more than two dozen qualifications in multiple fields of Engineering and Management, starting with B.Sc. Engineering in Electrical from Ranchi University in 1980. He has done Master of Technology in Energy & Environment Management from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. He has also done MBA in Financial Management, M.A. in Economics, and MBA in Operation Management. Along with this he acquired PG Diplomas in HRM, Personal Management, Marketing Management, Transport Economics, Insurance Management, Urban Planning & Development and International Business. His Ph.D. is in the field of Power Economics. He is a certified energy auditor and manager from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.

Dr. Avishek Ghosal is an expert in Infrastructure, Energy, Smart City and Sustainability Management, currently associated with SCMHRD as the assitant professor. He also specializes in land acquisition, contracts (PPP) and power economics. With over a decade of academic experience, he has also contributed to various infrastructure projects, from policy formulation to project feasibility studies. Previously, he worked at Vedanta Aluminum Ltd. as an operation and maintenance engineer, managing a 3X30 MW power plant with expertise in boiler and turbine operations during normal and emergency conditions. His extensive industry and academic background make him a key contributor to research and practice in the field.

Dr. Pradeep Chauhan is a highly accomplished logistics and supply chain expert with over 14 years of invaluable experience in academia and industry. He is also an academician with industrial experience, having worked with renowned organizations like Kuehne-Nagel, Danone, and Dabur India Ltd. His area of research interest lies in distribution, procurement, and transportation management. His expertise is in green hydrogen distribution.