NTPC Green declares commercial operation of 91.6 MW solar capacity
Author: PPD Team Date: March 10, 2026
Author: PPD Team Date: March 10, 2026
NTPC Green Energy Limited has announced the commercial operation of a 91.6 MW segment of a solar power project in Andhra Pradesh. The capacity is part of a 250 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project developed by Ayana Kadapa Renewable Power Private Limited, a subsidiary within the NTPC Green Energy group structure.
In a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges, the company stated that it received certification from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) dated March 9, 2026. Based on this certification, the second part capacity of 91.6 MW achieved commercial operation with effect from February 27, 2026.
The company noted that the first portion of the project, with a capacity of 158.4 MW, had already been declared operational on February 20, 2026.
Ayana Kadapa Renewable, a subsidiary of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited, is implementing the project. Ayana Renewable Power is a wholly owned subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green, which operates as a joint venture entity.
Following the commissioning of this capacity, the total installed commercial capacity of the NTPC Green Energy has increased from 9,201.08 MW to 9,292.68 MW.
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