Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday virtually laid the foundation stone of a green hydrogen mobility station, the state’s first in Chamba town, to be constructed with an outlay of Rs 14 crore.
Green Hydrogen Initiative: National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) will complete a significant green hydrogen project by August next year.
Foundation Laid for Green Hydrogen Mobility Station: The Chief Minister inaugurated the project during the closing ceremony of the International Minjar Fair.
First-of-its-kind in Chamba: Chamba district will be the first in Himachal Pradesh to establish a Green Hydrogen Mobility Station.
Project Details:
Located near NHPC’s Chamera-III power station.
Includes a 300-kilowatt grid-connected solar power plant.
Will produce 20 kg of green hydrogen per day.stored at pressures of 450 bar
Green Hydrogen Bus: Hydrogen produced will be used to fuel a green hydrogen bus, with a dispenser unit set up for refuelling.
Tender Process: NHPC has started the tender process to procure a green hydrogen bus for Chamba.
Economic Benefits: The project will generate revenue and create employment opportunities, contributing to Chamba's economic development.
State Vision: Himachal Pradesh aims to become a ‘Green Energy State’ by March 31, 2026, by focusing on green energy initiatives and industries.
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