Odisha's Green Hydrogen Mobility Project: Pioneering Sustainable Transport Initiative
Key Ideas
- A tripartite agreement in Odisha will launch a green hydrogen mobility project, involving CRUT maintaining buses, NTPC overseeing hydrogen production, and GRIDCO ensuring renewable energy supply.
- The project aims to address climate change, aligning with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with plans to phase out diesel buses for hydrogen-powered ones to reduce carbon emissions and enhance public transport.
- Initial deployment includes three hydrogen-powered buses designed to replace diesel counterparts with a capacity of 42 seats, capable of traveling 600 km on 58 kg of hydrogen, supporting sustainability and offering a mileage of 12 km per kilogram of fuel.
- NTPC will establish a hydrogen production facility utilizing existing infrastructure in Bhubaneswar's CRUT depot, with GRIDCO supplying 2 MW of electricity to power the facility, showcasing a holistic approach to sustainable transport.
In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a significant step has been taken towards a green hydrogen mobility project with the signing of a tripartite agreement involving CRUT, NTPC, and GRIDCO. The project aims to introduce hydrogen-powered buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel buses, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing public transport. The agreement delineates the roles of each entity over a five-year period, with CRUT responsible for bus maintenance, NTPC for hydrogen production, and GRIDCO for renewable energy supply. The initiative has garnered support from officials like Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister and Housing and Urban Development Minister. With an investment from ARIA and plans to phase out diesel buses, the project aligns with national green energy missions. Initial deployment includes three hydrogen-powered buses with impressive mileage and a plan to establish a hydrogen production facility at the CRUT depot in Gadakan. GRIDCO will supply electricity to power the facility, showcasing a comprehensive approach to sustainable transport in the region.
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