The Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) coal mine in Chhattisgarh, India, has made a groundbreaking move towards sustainability by becoming the first coal mine in the state to operate entirely on solar energy. With a 9 MW solar plant developed by Adani Green Energy Ltd.'s subsidiary, the mine is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions over the next 25 years, equivalent to planting 2.5 million trees. This shift to solar energy not only marks a critical environmental milestone but also underlines the importance of energy security and conservation in the mining sector. In addition to solar power, the introduction of India's first hydrogen fuel cell truck at the PEKB site by Adani Enterprises further enhances the site's sustainability efforts. These trucks, designed for mining logistics, use hydrogen tanks and advanced technology for cleaner transportation, showcasing a commitment to innovation in the industry. The initiative at PEKB has garnered praise from environmentalists for its dual focus on clean energy and green logistics, positioning the coal mine as a national model for sustainable mining practices.