The Adani Group has inaugurated Indias first off-grid 5-megawatt green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch Gujarat the company announced on Monday. An off-grid green hydrogen plant generates hydrogen through electrolysis powered entirely by renewable energy sources like solar or wind without relying on the main electrical grid. This ensures the hydrogen production process is fully supported by its self-sustained renewable energy. The 5 MW plant has been built by Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) - the clean energy unit under the groups flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd. Calling it a key milestone towards enabling Indias National Green Hydrogen Mission the group said the successful commissioning demonstrates technical feasibility and sets a benchmark for off-grid renewable-powered industrial applications of green hydrogen and its derivatives in emissions-intensive sectors. The state-of-the-art plant is 100 per cent green-powered by solar energy and integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) enabling it to operate completely off-grid. This represents a new paradigm in decentralised renewable-powered hydrogen production the statement said. Hydrogen is colour-coded based on how its produced and the associated environmental impact. When produced from fossil fuels it is grey. Green hydrogen is produced when electricity produced from renewable sources such as solar or wind power is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. What Is ANIL? ANIL is developing large-scale production facilities for green hydrogen and its derivatives through an integrated end-to-end ecosystem. This includes producing green hydrogen and its derivative products such as green ammonia green methanol sustainable aviation fuel and manufacturing solar cells ingots & wafers solar modules wind turbine generators and electrolysers at Mundra Gujarat to meet the demand across diverse sectors in both domestic and international markets. The ANIL pilot plant is Indias first off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen facility featuring a fully automated closed-loop electrolyser system designed to respond dynamically to real-time renewable energy inputs. This provides valuable operational flexibility particularly in addressing the variability of solar power while ensuring efficiency safety and performance. This breakthrough reinforces the Adani Groups commitment to innovation sustainability and leadership in the emerging green hydrogen economy. It supports Indias ambition to become a global hub for green hydrogen production and sets a benchmark for renewable-powered industrial applications across hard-to-abate sectors the statement said. ANILs Next Plan The pilot also serves as a proof of concept ahead of ANILs upcoming Green Hydrogen Hub in Mundra Gujarat - a key project that will contribute significantly to Indias low-carbon future. Green hydrogen is expected to play a vital role in decarbonising sectors such as fertilisers refining and heavy transport - and in achieving global net-zero targets. The initiative is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) a flagship Government of India programme that aims to reduce import dependence enhance energy self-sufficiency and accelerate the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries - all in fulfilment of Indias Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.  (With Inputs From PTI)