NTPC Limited has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Indian Army for the sale of 200 kW renewable energy round-the-clock power from a solar-hydrogen-based microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh.
The agreement will remain operational for 25 years, and is expected to enhance energy security in remote and high-altitude defence installations, reducing dependency on fuel transportation in challenging terrains. The solar-hydrogen microgrid is designed to replace the army’s existing diesel gensets, eliminating the need for fossil fuel logistics.