NTPC has collaborated with the Indian Army to establish a solar hydrogen-based microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh, providing a stable power supply in off-grid Army locations. The system is designed to operate independently, using solar power generation and hydrogen as an energy storage medium to ensure round-the-clock power supply of 200kW throughout the year. This initiative aims to replace existing diesel gensets in challenging winter conditions where temperatures drop to -30°C at an altitude of 4,400 meters. NTPC will maintain the project for 25 years to support Indian soldiers stationed in these strategically significant terrains. Additionally, NTPC has initiated a trial run of a hydrogen bus in Leh and plans to set up a hydrogen fuelling station and solar plant with fuel cell buses in Leh for intracity routes. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are investigating the potential for hydrogen production in underground rifts across the Midwest, while Dutch researchers have developed a method to measure low-level hydrogen emissions from industrial installations, stressing the importance of monitoring for climate change impact.