NTPC and Indian Army Collaborate for Green Hydrogen Microgrid in Ladakh
Key Ideas
  • NTPC and the Indian Army are partnering to establish a solar hydrogen-based microgrid in Ladakh to provide round-the-clock power supply in off-grid locations.
  • The innovative system will replace diesel gensets, offering benefits like renewable energy integration, reduced carbon emissions, and reliable power in extreme weather conditions.
  • The project aims to enhance self-sufficiency in remote areas, promote decarbonisation in the defense sector, and support India's renewable energy targets through green hydrogen technology.
  • NTPC is also conducting trials with hydrogen buses and setting up a hydrogen fuelling station in Leh as part of its commitment to renewable energy and carbon neutrality goals.
NTPC Limited has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a solar hydrogen-based Microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh. The project, inaugurated by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, aims to provide a stable power supply using green hydrogen in off-grid Army locations. This innovative system, designed to operate independently, will supply 200kW of power round-the-clock throughout the year, replacing diesel gensets at high-altitude locations. With Ladakh's high solar irradiance and low temperatures, the project will promote green energy production, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure self-sufficiency in remote areas. The partnership between NTPC and the Indian Army signifies a significant step towards decarbonisation in the defense sector and supports India's renewable energy targets. NTPC's commitment to renewable energy and carbon neutrality is further demonstrated through initiatives like hydrogen blending, carbon capture, electric buses, and smart NTPC townships. The collaboration highlights the importance of green hydrogen technology in promoting sustainability, energy innovation, and climate resilience in challenging terrains like Ladakh.
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