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NTPC Renewable Energy has fully commissioned the 220 MW Unit II of the Shajapur Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh. The project now has a total operational capacity of 325 MW. The remaining 125 MW Unit III is yet to be completed. This development is part of NTPC's larger 450 MW solar initiative in the region.

Key Points: NTPC Commissions 220 MW Shajapur Solar Unit II in Madhya Pradesh

  • NTPC completes 220 MW Unit II of Shajapur Solar Project
  • Total operational capacity now 325 MW in Madhya Pradesh
  • Unit III with 125 MW remains under development
  • Project part of 450 MW solar initiative in Shajapur district
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NTPC Renewable Energy fully commissions 220 MW Unit II of Shajapur solar project in MP

NTPC Renewable Energy completes 220 MW Unit II of Shajapur Solar Project, adding 325 MW total capacity in Madhya Pradesh.

"Third and last part capacity of 120 MW out of 220 MW Shajapur Solar Project is declared on Commercial Operation. – NTPC Exchange Filing"

Mumbai, June 29

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, on Sunday announced that it has fully commissioned 220 MW Unit II of the Shajapur Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh.

The company announced the completion of the final phase -- 120 MW capacity -- through an exchange filing. With this, the entire Unit II of the solar park is now commercially operational.

"We wish to inform you that consequent upon successful commissioning, third and last part capacity of 120 MW out of 220 MW Shajapur Solar Project (Unit-II) of NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited at Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, is declared on Commercial Operation w.e.f. 00:00 Hrs. of 29.06.2025," the firm said in its exchange filing.

This milestone follows the earlier commissioning of Unit I, which had a capacity of 105 MW and was completed in March this year.

With both units now active, NTPC Renewable Energy has added a total of 325 MW capacity from the Shajapur Solar Park so far.

The Shajapur Solar Project is a part of the larger plan to develop 450 MW of grid-connected, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic power projects in the Shajapur district.

The entire project is divided into three units. While Units I and II have been completed, Unit III, with a planned capacity of 125 MW, is yet to be commissioned.

NTPC Renewable Energy’s shares are likely to be in focus on Monday after the commissioning update.

On Friday, the company’s stock closed in the red, falling by Rs 0.76 or 0.71 per cent to settle at Rs 105.99 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Over the past month, the shares have dropped by Rs 6.84 or 6.06 per cent. The 52-week high for the stock stands at Rs 155.35.

Meanwhile, earlier this week, the state-run power major announced that its 3,300 MW Barh Super Thermal Power Project in Bihar will become fully commercially operational from July 1.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Shajapur, I'm proud but also concerned about land acquisition issues. Many farmers had to give up fertile land for this project. Hope the compensation was fair and locals get employment benefits.
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Rohit P
325 MW is good but we need 100x this capacity to meet our climate goals. Why is Unit III delayed? Government should speed up approvals for such critical infrastructure projects.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see NTPC's transition from thermal to renewable. The stock performance worries me though - is the market not convinced about their green pivot? Maybe they need better investor communication.
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Karthik V
Good progress! But what about maintenance? Many solar projects fail due to poor upkeep. NTPC should ensure proper O&M contracts are in place. Solar panels need regular cleaning in dusty MP conditions.
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Nisha Z
Hope this brings down electricity costs for MP residents. Solar power should mean cheaper bills, but often we don't see the benefit passed to consumers. Transparency in pricing is needed.

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