NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, declared and reported on 24 August 2025 that the 50 MW capacity solar power project is operational at Bhuj, Gujarat. This brings in a major expansion to the portfolio of renewable energy of NTPC and adds to the overall installed capacity of power of the NTPC Group to 83341 MW further consolidating its position as India’s largest integrated energy producer.
The Bhuj solar project is one of the projects as part of a larger solar initiative of 150 MW in Gujarat developed by Ayana Renewable Power Four Pvt. Ltd., which is a fully-owned subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited, a joint venture between ONGC and NTPC.
The start-up of this 50 MW will make NGEL’s commercial capacity 7,197.575 MW, with its total installed capacity being 7,247.575 MW. This milestone shows the dedication by NGEL to increase its foothold in renewable power, which includes solar, wind, and hybrid power generation.
The recent capacity addition helps highlight NTPC’s medium-to-long-term plan of diversifying the energy mix and ramping up investment in green energy infrastructure. By gradually increasing its renewable capacity, NTPC is further extending its contribution to the process of the transition to clean energy in India and the country achieving its goal of 500 GW of renewable energy sources by 2030. Besides elevating its leadership position in the energy sector, the Bhuj solar project is also aligned with the efforts of India to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
