SOURCE: AFI
NTPC, India’s largest power generation company, has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a groundbreaking solar hydrogen-based microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh. This innovative project aims to provide a reliable and sustainable power supply to this remote and strategically important region.
The microgrid will independently generate 200 kW of power throughout the year, utilizing green hydrogen as a clean and efficient energy source. By harnessing solar energy to produce hydrogen, the project will significantly reduce carbon emissions and promote energy independence.
NTPC will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the microgrid for the next 25 years. This long-term commitment ensures the project’s sustainability and its ability to meet the evolving energy needs of the region.
In addition to the microgrid project, NTPC is actively exploring hydrogen mobility solutions in Ladakh. The company is currently testing a hydrogen bus in Leh and is in the process of establishing a hydrogen fueling station, which will support a fleet of five fuel cell buses for city routes.