
NTPC Group starts Nokh Solar PV Project, total capacity reaches 80,708 MW
State-owned power giant
NTPC Group
has started commercial operations of 193 megawatt capacity at its
Nokh Solar PV Project
in Rajasthan, taking its overall operational capacity to 80,708 megawatt.
"...consequent upon successful commissioning, 193 MW out of 245 MW capacity at plot-3 of Nokh Solar PV Project (3x245MW), Rajasthan, is declared on Commercial Operation wef 00:00 hours of June 9, 2025,"
NTPC
said in an exchange filing on Sunday.
The total installed and commercial capacity of NTPC on a standalone and group basis will now become 59,606 MW and 80,708 MW, respectively, the company said.
Under the
Ministry of Power
, NTPC is India's largest power generation company.

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