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Green hydrogen startups chase cheaper tech but scaling risk hangs over plans
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Capital, bottlenecks and talent hurdles may decide winners
Green hydrogen’s high cost remains the biggest obstacle to mainstream adoption, pushing Indian startups to build indigenous, cost-efficient technology. Even with unorthodox collaborations and deals, scaling is the real test—access to capital, value-chain bottlenecks, and finding and retaining skilled talent could determine whether these solutions can move beyond pilots.
- Green hydrogen’s cost barrier is still the central challenge
- Startups are racing to develop indigenous cost-efficient tech
- Scaling will hinge on capital access and bottlenecks in the value chain
- Skilled workforce availability and retention remain major constraints
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