Launch of World's Highest Altitude Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh
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- Union Minister flags off NTPC's fleet of green hydrogen buses in Leh, marking the launch of a pioneering Green Hydrogen Mobility Project at 3,650m MSL.
- Project includes a 1.7 MW solar plant, a hydrogen filling station, and five hydrogen-powered buses capable of covering 300 km per single filling.
- Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh aims to mitigate carbon emissions, contribute pure oxygen, and achieve energy self-sufficiency through green fuel production and utilization.
- NTPC plans to expand hydrogen mobility projects across India, focusing on green hydrogen technologies and renewable energy capacity scaling.
In Leh, India, the Union Minister of Power, and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, flagged off NTPC's fleet of green hydrogen buses to launch the world's highest altitude Green Hydrogen Mobility Project at 3,650m MSL. This groundbreaking initiative includes a 1.7 MW solar plant, a green hydrogen filling station, and five hydrogen-powered buses designed for challenging environmental conditions. Each bus can travel 300 km on a single hydrogen fill, showcasing the efficiency of green hydrogen as a clean energy source. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions, generate pure oxygen, and achieve energy self-sufficiency through green fuel technologies. The Ministry of Power highlights the potential of Ladakh for green hydrogen mobility due to high solar irradiance and low temperatures, making it an ideal location for sustainable energy solutions. NTPC's commitment to deploying more hydrogen projects across India will further advance the adoption of green hydrogen technologies and renewable energy capacity, with plans for a hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh. The Minister praised NTPC for its contribution to energy security and decarbonization efforts through hydrogen technologies, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and innovation in India's energy transition.
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