NTPC completes trial operation of Unit-II of Patratu thermal power plant

New Delhi: State-owned power giant NTPC on Monday announced that its installed electricity generation capacity has surpassed 90 GW after completing trial operations of Unit 2 (800 MW) at its arm Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam.

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The achievement marks another important step towards building a sustainable and energy-secure future for India, a company statement said.

The milestone was achieved after the successful completion of trial operations of Unit 2 (800 MW) of Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (PVUNL), a subsidiary project, comprising 3X800 MW units.

Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd was incorporated on October 15, 2015.

It is a joint venture between a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, which holds a 74 percent stake, and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd, which has the remaining 26 percent share.

PVUNL is committed to providing reliable and affordable power in an efficient and environment-friendly manner through the adoption of new technologies and optimal utilisation of resources.

With the addition, the NTPC Group now operates more than 90 GW of installed capacity across the country, according to the statement.

The company also has around 32 GW of capacity under construction.

NTPC has set a target of achieving 149 GW total installed capacity by 2032, including 60 GW from renewable energy sources.

In its continuous efforts to boost renewable energy footprints, NTPC added 5,488 MW of renewable capacity in FY26 across solar, wind, and pumped storage projects (PSP), accelerating its momentum on the journey of Viksit Bharat.

NTPC’s diversified energy portfolio includes thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power projects, ensuring a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity supply across India.

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In addition to power generation, NTPC has expanded into several new business areas, including e-mobility, battery storage, pumped hydro storage, waste-to-energy, nuclear power, and green hydrogen solutions.

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