NETRA, NTPC's research and development division, will create a green hydrogen plant utilizing Plasma Gasification technology at its site in Greater Noida. As per an NTPC announcement, the plant intends to generate one tonne of green hydrogen daily. This initiative is a component of the organization’s larger strategy to enhance its footprint in the renewable energy field and promote eco-friendly methods.

The facility will utilize cutting-edge plasma gasification technology to convert waste into a clean gas known as syngas. This gas contains no tar and acts as a foundation for producing hydrogen. To obtain the final product, the syngas will experience a specific purification process utilizing PSA or membrane technology. The initiative will utilize municipal solid waste and agricultural residues as the primary raw materials to produce the fuel.

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NTPC accounts for a quarter of the electricity consumed in India. The firm possesses an overall power capacity exceeding 85 GW. It is also constructing additional plants that will contribute another 30.90 GW to its grid. Of this new capacity, 13.3 GW will be sourced from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.

The announcement stated that the firm plans to achieve an overall capacity of 149 GW by 2032, featuring 60 GW of renewable energy. NTPC aims to enhance its overall capacity to 244 GW by 2037.

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The firm oversees multiple power facilities, such as those operating on thermal, hydroelectric, natural gas, solar, and wind energy. It aims to deliver electricity that is dependable and cost-effective for the nation. Through the use of innovative technologies, NTPC aims for a more sustainable future.

The announcement proclaimed that the organization is committed to "providing dependable, cost-effective, and sustainable power to the country" while "encouraging innovation and adopting clean energy solutions."

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Besides generating electricity, NTPC is expanding into various new sectors such as "e-mobility, battery storage, pumped hydro storage, waste-to-energy, nuclear energy, and green hydrogen technologies."