Renewable energy solutions company KPI Green Energy has received three orders from NTPC for the plasma gasification-based green hydrogen generation project from municipal solid waste/refuse-derived fuel/agri waste at NETRA, NTPC, Greater Noida.

The aggregate contract value of the orders is ₹1.28 billion (~$14.23 million).

Plasma gasification is an advanced waste-to-energy process that converts municipal solid waste, agricultural waste, and refuse-derived fuel into synthesis gas, which can be further processed to produce green hydrogen. The process facilitates energy recovery while reducing reliance on landfills and environmental impact.

The project envisages setting up a 1 ton per day green hydrogen generation plant based at NETRA, NTPC.

The contracts collectively cover the design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply of plant and equipment, including mandatory spares, as well as the installation, testing, and commissioning of the projects. The scope of work also covers safety-related aspects, civil works, and structural steel works, along with two years of operation and maintenance.

This development marks KPI Green’s first project in the green hydrogen segment and represents a strategic extension of its established renewable energy portfolio comprising solar, wind, and hybrid power projects.

In November, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issued a ₹1 billion (~$11.3 million) call for proposals for pilot projects to develop technologies for producing green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials. The initiative will be implemented through the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council to encourage participation from industries, startups, and research institutions.

Earlier, MNRE and the European Union’s Trade and Technology Council invited bids to generate renewable hydrogen from agricultural, forest, and industrial biogenic waste. MNRE and the TTC will provide joint funding of ₹900 million (~$10.57 million).

In 2024, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) developed a novel method to produce hydrogen from water using only solar power and agricultural waste, such as manure or husks.