Haryana
World’s Most Powerful Hydrogen Train Engine
- 17 Jan 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Recently, the Union Railway Minister announced that India has achieved a significant milestone in green energy leadership by developing the world’s most powerful hydrogen-powered train engine.
- The hydrogen-powered train engine will undergo its first trial run on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana.
Key Points
- Key Features of India’s Hydrogen Train Engine:
- Power Output: 1,200 horsepower, surpassing global counterparts.
- Technology: Fully developed using indigenous expertise.
- Green Milestone: Marks a significant step in India’s transition to hydrogen-powered transportation.
- Global Leadership:
- Only four countries—Germany, France, Sweden, and China—currently operate hydrogen-powered trains,delivering a power output of 500-600 horsepower.
- India's indigenously developed hydrogen engine surpasses these with a power output of 1,200 horsepower, the highest in its category.
- Indigenous Development:
- The engine was developed entirely by indigenous expertise, showcasing the country’s innovation in clean energy solutions.
- This achievement is a step toward India leading major economies in green energy-driven growth.
Green Energy
- Green energy is defined as energy derived from renewable sources. It is also known as clean, sustainable, or renewable energy.
- Green energy generation emits no dangerous greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, resulting in little or no environmental impact.
- Solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, low-impact hydroelectricity, and certain qualified biomass sources are all key green energy sources.
