NTPC Group's power capacity crosses 90 GW milestone
New Delhi, May 18
Government-owned giant NTPC Group has crossed 90 GW of installed power generation capacity following the successful completion of trial operations of Unit 2 of the Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited, a subsidiary project comprising 3x800 MW units, in Jharkhand, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
This achievement marks another important step towards building a sustainable and energy-secure future for India, the statement said.
Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited was incorporated on October 15, 2015. It is a joint venture between a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, which holds a 74 per cent stake, and the Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, which holds the remaining 26 per cent stake.
PVUNL is committed to providing reliable and affordable power in an efficient and environment-friendly manner through the adoption of new technologies and optimal utilisation of resources.
With this addition, NTPC Group now operates more than 90 GW of installed capacity across the country. The company also has around 32 GW of capacity under construction. The NTPC has set a target of achieving 149 GW total installed capacity by 2032, including 60 GW from renewable energy sources.
In its continuous efforts to boost renewable energy footprints, the NTPC added 5,488 MW of renewable capacity in FY26 across solar, wind, and Pumped Storage Projects (PSP), accelerating its momentum on the journey of Viksit Bharat.
NTPC's diversified energy portfolio includes thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power projects, ensuring a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity supply across India.
In addition to power generation, the NTPC has expanded into several new business areas, including e-mobility, battery storage, pumped hydro storage, waste-to-energy, nuclear power, and green hydrogen solutions, the statement added.
The NTPC had reported an over 8 per cent growth in its consolidated net profit to Rs 5,489 crore in the October to December quarter of the financial year 2025-26 compared with the corresponding figure of Rs 5,063 crore in the year-ago period. The power major also declared a second interim dividend of Rs 2.75 per share of face value at Rs 10.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some good news for our power sector! NTPC is doing well with green hydrogen and e-mobility too. But I'm concerned about the thermal plants—they still dominate. Hope they retire old ones soon and push harder on pumped storage projects. Also, dividend of ₹2.75 is nice for shareholders, but what about reducing power tariffs? 🤔
Great milestone for NTPC and India's energy security! Patratu plant in Jharkhand will definitely boost the region's industrial growth. But I wish they'd focus more on distributed solar in villages rather than just massive projects. Still, 90 GW is commendable. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Impressive growth from NTPC. As someone who works in the power sector globally, 90 GW is a significant figure. The move into nuclear and green hydrogen is forward-thinking. But the real test will be integrating all this renewable capacity into the grid. India's solar potential is huge, but storage is key. Keep it up! 👍
This is progress, but we need more transparency around coal plant retirements. NTPC's thermal capacity is still huge, and air quality in cities like Delhi remains bad. The 60 GW renewable target is ambitious, but I hope it's not just greenwashing. Waste-to-energy and pumped storage are good steps, though. Let's hold them accountable! ✊
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