India’s Largest Power PSU Adds 100 MW Solar Capacity; Total Installed Capacity Rises to 89,805 MW

DSIJ Intelligence/ 04 May 2026 /Categories: Mindshare, Trending

India’s Largest Power PSU Adds 100 MW Solar Capacity; Total Installed Capacity Rises to 89,805 MW

NTPC declares commercial operation of 100 MW out of its 176 MW Ramagundam Solar PV Project in Telangana, taking group installed capacity to 89,805 MW and commercial capacity to 88,725 MW

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The Indian equity markets traded in the green on Monday, with the Nifty 50 index gaining 0.92 per cent to 24,219.10 during the session. Amid the positive momentum in benchmark indices, stock-specific buying interest remained visible in select energy counters. In this segment, NTPC remained in focus after the state-run power major announced fresh commercial commissioning in its renewable energy portfolio. Following the development, NTPC share price gained 0.78 per cent to Rs 402.25 on Monday, while the Nifty Energy index was also trading higher by 1.14 per cent at 41,238.05.

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NTPC Declares Commercial Operation of 100 MW Solar Capacity

NTPC informed the stock exchanges that 100 MW out of the total 176 MW capacity of its Solar PV Project at Ramagundam, Telangana, has been declared under commercial operation with effect from 00:00 hours of May 2, 2026, following successful commissioning.

With this latest addition, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Group has increased to 89,805 MW, while its total commercial capacity now stands at 88,725 MW. The development marks another step in NTPC’s ongoing renewable capacity expansion strategy as the company continues to diversify beyond conventional thermal generation.

NTPC Continues Renewable Energy Expansion Push

NTPC has been steadily accelerating its green energy pipeline through utility-scale solar, floating solar, green hydrogen and hybrid renewable projects across multiple states. The Ramagundam solar commissioning strengthens the company’s presence in Telangana and adds to its broader target of becoming one of India’s largest integrated energy transition players.

The company remains focused on increasing the share of non-fossil fuel generation in its portfolio while simultaneously maintaining its leadership position in base-load power generation. With multiple solar and renewable assets under Construction, each new commissioning incrementally improves NTPC’s long-term clean energy visibility.

About NTPC

NTPC Ltd is India’s largest integrated power utility and a Government of India enterprise primarily engaged in generation and sale of bulk power to state electricity boards and distribution companies. The company operates a diversified energy portfolio across coal, gas, hydro, solar and wind power and continues to lead India’s large-scale transition toward renewable electricity infrastructure.