Colville Lake is located north of the Arctic Circle and is served with a winter road that is open just a few weeks each year. LNG fuel is not a viable option here.
NTPC has installed a solar/diesel/battery system that reduces diesel fuel use and the associated greenhouse gas emissions. The hybrid system was officially opened in May 2016. This innovative project has attracted international attention. Click here to see a video about the project.
Track how much electricity is being produced by this solar array:
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