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NTPC green hydrogen rollout faces early pain from tech risk pricing and unclear rules
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
First adopters may pay more while tech stays unsettled
NTPC is drawing up an ambitious green hydrogen roadmap to diversify into clean energy, but early movers face sharp headwinds. Technology uncertainty, high pricing, limited local electrolyser manufacturing and still-maturing regulations could slow scale-up and raise costs. The bet hinges on how quickly costs fall and standards solidify enough for projects to move beyond pilots.
- NTPC is pushing into green hydrogen despite early-stage hurdles
- Technology uncertainty could affect performance and timelines
- High pricing remains a major barrier for early adoption
- Regulations and local electrolyser supply are still unclear
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