Model service agreement for Electrolyser-as-a-Service (EaaS)
MNRE has published a standard agreement under which developers own and run electrolysers at industrial sites and sell hydrogen as a service, cutting upfront cost for users.
Why it matters. A standard contract lowers negotiation cost and lets industry adopt green hydrogen without owning the plant.
What changes
- Issued under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- Build-own-operate: the developer owns and runs the electrolyser at the user's site; the user buys the hydrogen and oxygen produced.
- 15-year operating period after a successful performance guarantee test.
- Fixed monthly payments for lease and O&M, indexed annually to CPI.
- Performance norms for output, purity, energy use and availability, with incentives and penalties.
- Domestic content compliance and environmental and safety approvals required.
Who is affected
Electrolyser OEMs · Hydrogen service providers · Refineries · Fertiliser units · Steel and chemicals
Sources
- MNRE Model Service Agreement for Electrolyser-as-a-Service, 24 Jul 2026 (official PDF)OFFICIAL
- Renewable Watch, 27 Jul 2026
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