NTPC Has Floated A Global Expression of Interest For Hydrogen Pilot Projects

State-run NTPC Ltd has floated a global expression of interest (EOI) to set up Hydrogen pilot projects. This shows they are further strengthening their footprint in green and clean fuel.

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has floated a global Expression of Interest (EoI) to set up two pilot projects using hydrogen fuel cells to produce electricity for captive use. In these projects, hydrogen will produce with the help of a standalone fuel-cell-based backup power system and a microgrid system, and an electrolyzer.
Projects will be set up at National Thermal Power Corporation Limited’s (NTPC) premises.

NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation Limited) stated, “Through the projects, NTPC is looking to further strengthen its footprint in green and clean fuel. NTPC will collaborate for implementation and further commercialization of the projects.”

“Taking the initiative forward, NTPC is exploring the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells Electrolyser systems for backup power requirement. Currently, the backup requirement and microgrid applications are being met from diesel-based power generators. Looking at these as an early adopter use case of hydrogen-based technologies, NTPC is working towards creating solutions that are a green alternative to Diesel Generators.
This is in line with NTPC’s initiatives towards adopting hydrogen technologies. It has already started a pilot for making methanol integrating carbon captured from power plant flue gas and hydrogen from electrolysis. This is a potential solution towards “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” in the field of carbon capture and green hydrocarbon synthesis.”

Till now, around 50 lakh tonnes of hydrogen is produced by India annually and according to the experts, green hydrogen demand will increase by 16,000 tonnes per annum by 2024, and 1 million tonnes by 2030. Apart from the NTPC, many other private solar companies, such as Greenko, Adani Group, Acme Solar, and state-owned firms such as Indian Oil Corp. Ltd, are also trying to come into the picture, while Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd is looking to invite bids to build green hydrogen plants.

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