Vasanth JB Predicts: Hydrogen Will Rise Like Solar

Green hydrogen is starting to generate the kind of buzz that solar energy once did over a decade ago — and if current momentum holds, it might just follow a similar path to global dominance.

Indian entrepreneur and energy baron, Vasanth JB, who believes that hydrogen — particularly green hydrogen — is poised to become the breakout clean energy source of the next decade.

“Solar was once expensive and underestimated. Now, it’s the cheapest source of energy in many parts of the world. Hydrogen is on the same journey — just a few years behind,” he says.

Vasanth JB

Why Green Hydrogen Could Be a Game Changer

Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water using electricity generated from renewable sources like solar or wind. The result? A fuel that emits only water vapor and oxygen when used.

Its applications are immense — especially in sectors that are hard to electrify, such as:

• Steel and cement manufacturing
• Long-distance shipping and aviation
• Heavy-duty transport
• Industrial heating processes

But the potential goes beyond just technical benefits.

Green hydrogen represents a clean, storable, and transportable energy source, something fossil fuels currently dominate. In an era where energy security is becoming just as critical as energy efficiency, hydrogen offers both.

The Momentum is Real

Globally, the hydrogen economy is picking up steam:

• The U.S., EU, and India have announced multi-billion-dollar incentives for hydrogen production and infrastructure.
• Electrolyzer costs are steadily falling — some estimates suggest they could drop by over 60% by the early 2030s.
• Oil & gas majors, utilities, and new-age energy startups are pivoting towards hydrogen as a core growth area.

Just like solar panels saw rapid price drops, scale, and innovation in the 2010s, green hydrogen appears to be on a similar cost-curve trajectory — but this time, it’s happening faster.

A Big Opportunity for India

India, with its abundant sunshine, vast wind corridors, engineering talent, and ambitious green targets, stands at a unique crossroads.

With the National Green Hydrogen Mission aiming to make India a global hub for hydrogen production and export, the country could:

• Develop coastal hydrogen corridors powered by renewables
• Export hydrogen and its derivatives like ammonia to fuel-hungry nations
• Create millions of green jobs while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels

The success of this transition could redefine India’s role on the global energy map — from importer to clean energy exporter.