NTPC Limited announced a capacity expansion via its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL). A 270 MW third-party capacity component of the Khavda-II Solar PV Project in Gujarat has achieved Commercial Operation Date (COD) effective March 11, 2026. This addition increases the total installed capacity of the entire NTPC group to 88,544 MW, with a commercial capacity now standing at 87,464 MW.
NTPC Group Capacity Update
NTPC Limited has reported a significant update regarding the installed capacity across its entire group portfolio. This announcement stems from an operational milestone achieved by its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL).
Solar Project COD Declared
The key development involves the declaration of Commercial Operation Date (COD) for a portion of the Khavda-II Solar PV Project located in Gujarat. Specifically, the third part capacity of 270 MW out of the total 1200 MW project capacity has been declared operational, effective from 00:00 hrs on March 11, 2026.
Impact on Total Capacity
This operationalization marks an important step for renewable energy integration within the group. With the successful commissioning of this 270 MW solar capacity, the total installed capacity of the NTPC group now stands at 88,544 MW. Correspondingly, the total commercial capacity of the NTPC group has reached 87,464 MW.
Subsidiary Capacity Update (NGEL)
In related developments detailed by NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the commissioning of this asset further boosts its renewable portfolio. The current commercial capacity of the NGEL Group was 9292.68 MW. Following this addition, the total installed capacity for the NGEL Group has increased to 9562.68 MW.
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