NTPC and the Indian Army have partnered to establish a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh. This project aims to provide a stable, year-round power supply using green hydrogen, replacing existing diesel generators.
The microgrid will supply 200kW of power round-the-clock throughout the year. This NTPC designed Solar Hydrogen-based microgrid system will operate independently and use hydrogen as an energy storage medium.
This initiative promotes carbon neutrality and reduces logistics dependencies in harsh, high-altitude conditions.
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NTPC will maintain the project for 25 years, ensuring long-term sustainability. This system will replace existing diesel gensets at off-grid Army locations, providing a sustainable power supply despite harsh winter conditions, where temperatures drop to -30°C at an altitude of 4,400 meters.
Ladakh's high solar irradiance and low temperatures facilitate this project to produce and utilize green energy and eliminate reliance on fuel logistics and enhance self-sufficiency in remote areas.
In addition to the Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid project in Chushul, NTPC is involved in several other initiatives in Ladakh. NTPC has initiated a trial run of hydrogen buses in Leh to promote sustainable transportation, and is setting up a hydrogen fuelling station and a solar plant in Leh, in collaboration with Indiam army.
NTPC is introducing five fuel cell buses for intracity routes in Leh. NTPC is advancing various decarbonisation initiatives, including hydrogen blending, carbon capture, and electric buses.
NTPC aims to achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032.
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