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NTPC and APGENCO make progress on thermal power project expansions

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NTPC Limited has announced plans to expand the Lara Super Critical Thermal Power Project with a Stage III development, estimated at Rs 155 billion.  Stage I, with a capacity of 1,600 MW, is operational, and Stage II, with the same capacity, is under development in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. In another major development, Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO) is preparing to submit the detailed project report (DPR) for the 3,200 MW Srikakulam Super Critical…

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NTPC partners with Energy Dome of Italy for CO2 battery energy storage project

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NTPC Ltd. has announced plans to establish a CO2 battery energy storage project in collaboration with Triveni Turbine Ltd. and Energy Dome, Italy. NETRA, NTPC’s R&D wing, will manage the project. The 160 MWHr CO2 battery will be installed at NTPC’s Kudgi station in Karnataka. This initiative is part of NTPC’s strategy to diversify its energy portfolio and increase renewable power generation. It also aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar…

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Suzlon and NTPC report financial results for December 2024 quarter

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Suzlon Group’s net profit surged by 91% year-on-year, reaching Rs 3.88 billion. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly deliveries, totalling 447 MW, bringing its nine-month total to 977 MW.  Revenue for the quarter grew by 42% from the previous quarter and 94% from the same period last year, amounting to $2.97 billion. Suzlon’s EBITDA increased by 102%, reaching $500 million, while its order book hit a record 5,500 MW. Meanwhile, NTPC Limited posted a net…

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Trincomalee Power to develop 50 MW solar project in Sri Lanka

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Trincomalee Power Company Limited (TPCL), a joint venture between NTPC Limited and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), is developing a 50 MW solar project in Sampoor, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, with potential for expansion to 120 MW. The project’s tariff has been finalised at 5.97 US cents per unit. The Sampoor Solar Project is aligned with Sri Lanka’s renewable energy goals and will contribute to long-term energy security. The electricity generated will be transmitted to the…

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PVUNL achieves rail connectivity for Patratu Thermal Power Project

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Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) successfully conducted a trial run for rail connectivity of the Patratu Thermal Power Project Phase I on January 21, 2025.  The project, located in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, is expected to be commissioned by December 2025. PVUNL, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by NTPC Limited in a joint venture with Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL), is developing the project.  Phase I involves three 800 MW units, with a…

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NTPC commissions second part of solar projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

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NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has declared the commercial operation of the second part capacities of two solar projects. The 60 MW capacity from the 320 MW Bhainsara solar project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, became operational on January 7, 2025, following the earlier commissioning of 160 MW on August 28, 2024.  Meanwhile, the 50 MW capacity from the 220 MW Shajapur Solar Project (Unit-II) in Madhya Pradesh was declared operational…

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PVUNL to commission Phase-1 power units by December 2025

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Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (PVUNL), a joint venture of NTPC and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam (JBVNL), will commission its Phase-1 power units by December 2025.  Located in Ramgarh district, Phase-I consists of three 800 MW units, collectively generating 2,400 MW. The first unit is set to begin operations in January 2025, followed by the second in September and the third in December. Of the total output, 85%—over 2,000 MW—will be supplied to Jharkhand, significantly enhancing…

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NTPC reports strong growth in power generation in FY 2024-25

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NTPC achieved significant growth during the April-December period of FY 2024-25. Power generation reached 326 billion units (BU), a four per cent increase from last year.  The company made notable progress in coal mining, extracting 30.88 MT, a 23 per cent year-over-year rise. The plant load factor (PLF) of NTPC’s coal stations reached 76.20 per cent by the end of Q3.  By December 2024, NTPC Group’s installed capacity grew to 76,598 MW, with 2,724 MW…

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NTPC achieves fastest ever 300 BU generation milestone

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NTPC Group reached a significant milestone by achieving 300 billion units (BU) of power generation on December 8, 2024, in FY 2024-25, marking the fastest-ever achievement in just 252 days.  This accomplishment is 10 days earlier compared to the previous financial year when the company crossed the 300 BU mark on December 18, 2023. The company currently has an installed capacity of 76.5 GW, with over 29.5 GW, including 9.6 GW of renewable energy, under…