Ayana Renewable declares 9.9 MW wind capacity operational in Gujarat
Author: PPD Team Date: September 23, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: September 23, 2025
Ayana Renewable Power Four Private Limited, a subsidiary of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited and part of the ONGC NTPC Green Private joint venture, has commenced commercial operations for 9.9 MW of wind capacity at its 92.4 MW project in Bhuj, Gujarat, effective 24 September 2025.
Following this addition, the commercial capacity of NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) Group has reached 7,372.575 MW. The total installed capacity of the group now stands at 7,382.475 MW.
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