Union Minister Flags Off NTPC's Green Hydrogen Buses in Ladakh
Key Ideas
- Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar concluded his three-day visit to Ladakh where he flagged off NTPC's green hydrogen buses, part of the Green Hydrogen Mobility Project.
- The project in Leh is the world's highest altitude green hydrogen mobility project, featuring a hydrogen fueling station, a 1.7 MW solar plant, and five fuel cell buses operating at 11,562 feet.
- NTPC aims to target 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032 and is a pioneer in green hydrogen and energy storage initiatives, contributing significantly to energy security and decarbonisation efforts in India.
- The initiative is estimated to mitigate carbon emissions by approximately 350 metric tons per year and contribute 230 metric tons of pure oxygen annually, equivalent to planting around 13,000 trees.
Union Minister of Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, wrapped up his three-day visit to Ladakh by overseeing various significant projects. During his visit, he inaugurated NTPC's Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh, which includes the deployment of green hydrogen fuel cell buses at 11,562 feet, making it the world's highest altitude green hydrogen mobility project. Khattar commended NTPC for its commitment to energy security and decarbonisation through the adoption of hydrogen technologies. The project, which marks India's first hydrogen bus deployment on public roads, incorporates a hydrogen fueling station, a solar plant, and five fuel cell buses as part of the initiative to promote renewable energy and sustainability. NTPC aims to achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032 and lead in green hydrogen and energy storage. Additionally, the project is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions and enhance oxygen levels in the atmosphere. Khattar also visited a waste-to-art sculpture site in Leh, where sculptures made from recycled materials were showcased, highlighting the importance of sustainability and environmental conservation.