NTPC Ltd.

NTPC has started a trial run of a hydrogen bus in Leh. Towards achieving carbon-neutral Ladakh, the company is setting up a hydrogen fuelling station, solar plant and providing 5 fuel cell buses for operation on intracity routes of Leh. The first hydrogen bus reached Leh on August 17 as part of a 3-month-long process of field trials, roadworthiness tests and other statutory procedures. This will be the India’s first ever deployment of hydrogen buses on public roads.

The first of its kind Green Hydrogen Mobility Project at 11,562 ft is co-located with dedicated Solar plant of 1.7 MW for providing renewable power. The fuel cell buses are designed for operation in sub-zero temperature in rarefied atmosphere, typical to such altitude locations which is a unique feature of this project.

NTPC is the largest power utility company in India and has presence in Coal, Gas, Solar PV, Hydro and Wind Power Generation and Coal Mining.