NTPC signs PPA with Indian Army for solar-hydrogen microgrid in Ladakh

NTPC Limited has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Indian Army for the sale of 200 kW round-the-clock renewable energy from a solar-hydrogen-based microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh.  The 25-year agreement aims to enhance energy security in remote defence installations and reduce reliance on fuel transportation in challenging terrains. The solar-hydrogen microgrid will replace existing diesel gensets, cutting carbon emissions by 1,500 tonnes annually.  This initiative supports the decarbonisation and modernisation of defence infrastructure…