NTPC and Indian Army Collaborate on Solar Hydrogen-Based Microgrid in Ladakh
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Partnership | NTPC collaborates with the Indian Army to establish a solar hydrogen-based microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh. |
| Location | Chushul, Ladakh, at an altitude of 4,400 meters, where temperatures can drop to -30°C. |
| Project Power Output | 200 kW of power year-round, ensuring a stable energy supply. |
| Foundation Stone | Laid by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh via video conferencing. |
| Energy Storage | Hydrogen as the storage medium for the standalone, scalable microgrid system. |
| Carbon Emission Reduction | Replaces diesel generators, reducing carbon emissions and promoting a cleaner energy ecosystem. |
| Maintenance | NTPC to maintain the project for 25 years. |
| Benefit - Sustainable Power | Ensures consistent energy availability, reducing dependence on fuel logistics. |
| Benefit - Environmental Impact | Decarbonizes the defence sector in the region. |
| Benefit - Enhanced Self-Sufficiency | Improves self-sufficiency in remote areas with disrupted road connectivity. |
| Future Plans | NTPC trialing a hydrogen bus in Leh, establishing a hydrogen fuelling station and solar plant, and introducing five fuel cell buses for intracity routes. |
| Renewable Energy Goal | Aiming for 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032. |