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India Sets Global Benchmark with Nuclear Heat-Driven Hydrogen Production Technology

India Sets Global Benchmark with Nuclear Heat-Driven Hydrogen Production Technology

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) Thermochemical Cycle, using nuclear heat generated from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor. The breakthrough marks a major milestone in India’s clean energy and advanced nuclear technology programme.

 

The facility employs the innovative Copper–Chlorine thermochemical process to produce hydrogen by utilizing high-temperature nuclear heat, significantly improving energy efficiency while reducing carbon emissions compared to conventional hydrogen production methods.

 

The project demonstrates India’s capability to integrate advanced nuclear technologies with hydrogen production, supporting the country’s transition towards a low-carbon economy and the National Green Hydrogen Mission. It also highlights the potential of nuclear energy as a reliable source for large-scale, clean hydrogen generation.

 

The successful commissioning of the facility places India at the forefront of next-generation hydrogen technologies and reinforces its commitment to sustainable energy, technological innovation, and global leadership in clean energy solutions.

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