NTPC Flag-off Green Hydrogen Buses in Leh: A Milestone in India's Energy Transition
Key Ideas
- Union Minister congratulates NTPC for its contribution to energy security and decarbonisation efforts through hydrogen technologies.
- The Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh includes a solar plant, hydrogen filling station, and intra-city buses operating at high altitude.
- The project is expected to mitigate carbon emissions, contribute pure oxygen, and showcase the potential of green hydrogen in Ladakh.
- NTPC plans to expand hydrogen projects and increase renewable energy capacity, emphasizing a sustainable energy future for India.
The Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, flagged-off a fleet of green hydrogen buses of NTPC in Leh, India. The project includes a 1.7 MW solar plant, a hydrogen filling station, and five hydrogen intra-city buses. Each bus can cover 300 km per single filling of hydrogen. This initiative is a significant milestone in India's energy transition towards sustainability and decarbonisation. The project is located at a high altitude of 3650m MSL, making it the world's highest altitude Green Hydrogen Mobility Project. It is designed to operate in low-density air and sub-zero temperatures, showcasing the adaptability of hydrogen technologies. The station is expected to reduce carbon emissions and contribute pure oxygen into the atmosphere. The potential of green hydrogen mobility in Ladakh is highlighted, leveraging high solar irradiance and low temperatures to produce solar power and green hydrogen efficiently. This approach aims to make locations self-sufficient in energy while avoiding fossil fuel logistics. NTPC plans to implement more hydrogen mobility projects across India and scale up renewable energy capacity, with the establishment of a hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh. The project signifies a step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for the country.