NTPC Green brings 25 MW solar project in Bhuj into operation
Author: PPD Team Date: September 2, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: September 2, 2025
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has announced that 25 MW of solar capacity from a 150 MW project at Bhuj, Gujarat, has been declared commercially operational.
The project is developed by Ayana Renewable Power Four Private Limited, a subsidiary of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited, which is wholly owned by ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited, a joint venture of ONGC and NTPC.
The company said the capacity will come into commercial operation with effect from September 3, 2025.
Following this addition, NGEL Group’s commercial operational capacity has reached 7,247.575 MW. The total installed capacity of the group now stands at 7,272.575 MW.
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