India could become an important green hydrogen partner for Germany by combining its competitive production potential with Germany’s growing demand for clean energy, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) Director General Jan Noether has said.
Talking to ANI during the IGCC Industry Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on July 30, 2026, Noether identified green hydrogen as one of the most promising areas for deeper India–Germany economic and technological cooperation.
Germany seeks clean-energy partners
Germany already generates around half of its electricity from renewable sources and is working to expand the role of clean energy across its economy. However, decarbonising energy-intensive industries will require substantial supplies of green hydrogen, including imports from international partners.
Noether described India as a “very strong partner in the pipeline” as Germany looks to increase the contribution of renewable energy and green hydrogen.
India’s expanding solar and wind capacity, domestic industrial base and comparatively lower production costs could help it supply green hydrogen competitively to Germany and other European markets.
“India produces the green hydrogen at a very competitive level,” Noether told ANI, adding that this was “what the Germans are looking at.”
Opportunity extends beyond hydrogen exports
A closer India–Germany partnership could extend beyond the export of green hydrogen. It could create opportunities in electrolyser manufacturing, renewable-power systems, hydrogen storage, transport infrastructure, certification, project financing and industrial research.
German companies possess expertise in engineering, clean-energy technologies and industrial applications, while India offers renewable-energy resources, engineering talent and the potential to develop large-scale production capacity.
Bringing these strengths together could support India’s ambition to become a major green hydrogen producer while helping Germany secure reliable supplies for its industrial energy transition.
Noether also identified artificial intelligence and research and development as potential areas for wider bilateral cooperation. However, green hydrogen stands out as a sector in which the two countries have particularly complementary requirements and capabilities.
The remarks were reported by news agencies ANI and IANS.
