NTPC, the largest power utility in the country commissioned 200 MW out of 250 MW of Stage-I Ananthapuramu Ultra Mega Solar Power Project on April 30, 2016. With this, the total capacity of non-conventional energy projects of NTPC has become 310 MW.
Government of Jharkhand has notified ‘PTPS Transfer Scheme, 2015’ on April 01, 2016 transferring specified assets of Patratu Thermal Power Station to PUVNL, a subsidiary company of NTPC, resulting in addition of 325 MW to NTPC’s Group capacity.
The total installed capacity of NTPC group has now become 47,178 MW through 18 coal based, 7 gas based, 9 solar renewable, one hydro and 9 Joint Venture power stations.
About NTPC: NTPC is India’s largest power utility with an installed capacity of 45,548 MW, plans to become a 128,000 MW company by 2032. Established in 1975, NTPC aims to be the world’s largest and best power major. NTPC has a comprehensive Rehabilitation & Resettlement and CSR policies well integrated with its core business of setting up power projects and generating electricity. The company is committed to generating reliable power at competitive prices in a sustainable manner by optimising the use of multiple energy sources with innovative eco-friendly technologies thereby NTPC is contributing to the economic development of the nation and upliftment of the society.
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