NTPC Renewable Energy Powers Up 165 MW in Khavda

NTPC Green Energy has announced that its subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy, has begun commercial operations of 165 MW under the second phase of its 1,200 MW Khavda-II solar project in Gujarat.

NTPC Green Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, making NTPC Renewable Energy a step-down arm of the state-run power major.

In a regulatory filing, the company stated that the NTPC Green Energy Group’s commercial capacity stood at 8,827.68 MW before the latest commissioning. With the addition of 165 MW from the Khavda-II project, the total installed capacity has increased to 8,992.68 MW.

The latest commissioning further strengthens NTPC’s renewable energy portfolio as the company accelerates efforts to expand its green power generation footprint.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.