NTPC Green commissions 288.9 MW solar power capacity at Khavda, Gujarat
By Aman Shukla Published on June 27, 2025, 21:44 IST
NTPC Green Energy Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, has announced the successful commissioning of over 288 MW of solar power capacity in Gujarat, effective June 28, 2025.
As per the company's exchange filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the first part capacity of 142.2 MW from the 300 MW Khavda Solar Energy Project has been declared commercially operational. This project is part of the 450 MW Hybrid Tranche V initiative and is located at Khavda in Bhuj, Gujarat.
Additionally, a second part capacity of 146.7 MW has also been brought online from the 1255 MW Khavda-I Solar PV Project, which is being developed under the CPSU Scheme Phase-II, Tranche-III. Both projects are part of NTPC's larger push to expand renewable energy capacity across India.
These developments mark a significant step in NTPC's ongoing commitment to green energy and contribute toward India's clean energy goals.
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Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at BusinessUpturn.com
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