Innovative Seawater to Green Hydrogen Plant in Visakhapatnam
Key Ideas
  • NETRA of NTPC is establishing a 1 TPD seawater to green hydrogen plant at NTPC Simhadri in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • NTPC is using waste heat from the thermal power plant flue gas in an innovative desalination process for low-cost hydrogen-grade water production.
  • With 1 kg of hydrogen requiring 12-13 kg of purified water, NTPC's focus is on technologies for hydrogen production from low-grade water sources like seawater.
  • NTPC Green Energy Limited, a subsidiary, is actively contributing to the National Green Hydrogen Mission's goals through various pathways.
NTPC's R&D center, NETRA, is venturing into green hydrogen production with a groundbreaking project in Visakhapatnam, India. The 1 tonne per day (TPD) seawater to green hydrogen plant at NTPC Simhadri near Visakhapatnam is a significant step towards sustainable hydrogen production. Leveraging an innovative desalination process powered by waste heat from the thermal power plant flue gas, NTPC aims to convert seawater into hydrogen-grade water cost-effectively. This initiative is crucial as hydrogen production conventionally demands a substantial amount of purified water. Recognizing the water scarcity in India, the government is prioritizing technologies that enable hydrogen generation from alternate water sources like seawater and wastewater. NTPC's subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy Limited, is actively engaged in developing pathways to realize the objectives set by the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The focus on low-grade water sources for hydrogen production showcases a sustainable approach towards meeting energy needs in a water-stressed environment.
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