NTPC Green commissions 165 MW at Khavda-II solar project
Author: PPD Team Date: March 19, 2026
Author: PPD Team Date: March 19, 2026
NTPC Green Energy Limited has declared commercial operation of a 165 MW capacity at the Khavda-II Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Gujarat, effective March 19, 2026. The update was disclosed in a regulatory filing dated March 18, 2026.
Project update
The commissioned capacity forms part of the 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project being developed by NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited. This marks the fourth phase of capacity addition from the project.
Capacity addition
Following this development, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy Limited Group has increased to 9,727.68 MW, from 9,562.68 MW earlier.
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