India’s NTPC brings 359.58 MW of solar capacity into operation
NTPC Ltd., India’s largest power producer, says new solar projects in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan will lift its total commercial capacity to more than 85.5 GW, as it accelerates renewable deployment through subsidiaries.
Toshiba to deploy AI-driven monitoring system at 165 power plants in India
Toshiba JSW Power Systems will supply NTPC Ltd. with a centralized monitoring system to oversee 165 thermal and renewable power plants across India.
Ahaan Solar to start 600 MW TOPCon module factory by mid-2025
Ahaan Solar, part of Airox Nigen Equipments, plans to start production from the first 600 MW phase of its 2 GW solar module factory in Haryana, India, by mid-2025. The facility will use tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology to produce high-efficiency modules for domestic and export markets.
India offers $631.5 million to support 30 GWh of battery storage
The Indian government has announced viability gap funding (VGF) of INR 54 billion ($631.5 million) to support 30 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS), allocating capacity among 15 states and the state-owned power producer NTPC. The scheme provides INR 1.8 million/MWh and requires projects to be commissioned within 18 months through competitive bidding.
NTPC commissions 245 MW of solar in India
NTPC has commissioned 245 MW of its 735 MW Nokh solar project in Rajasthan, India. The project consists of three 245 MW blocks and uses modules that are compliant with domestic content requirements (DCR).
Bharat Petroleum wins 150 MW of solar in NTPC auction with INR 2.55/kWh bid
India’s Bharat Petroleum has offer the lowest bid of INR 2.55 ($0.03)/kWh in NTPC’s new 1.2 GW solar auction, securing 150 MW of project capacity.
NTPC tenders 1.8 GW of hybrid wind-solar power projects
NTPC Ltd. has started accepting bids from hybrid power generators for 1.2 GW of capacity from wind-solar hybrid projects. The company also has a greenshoe option for an additional 600 MW of capacity.
NTPC, Engineers India agree to partner on CCUS, green hydrogen
NTPC’s NETRA R&D center and Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) have agreed to collaborate on carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), green hydrogen, and green ammonia.
Ohmium, Spirare collaborate with NTPC on green hydrogen project
NTPC, India’s largest power utility, will use Ohmium’s polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzer for green hydrogen generation at its NETRA campus. Delhi-based Spirare Energy will provide engineering, procurement and construction services for the plant.
India unveils largest floating solar plant to date
A 25 MW project has been installed at the Simhadri thermal power station run by state-owned power company NTPC on the coast of Andhra Pradesh.
