NTPC Renewable Energy has commissioned 165 MW capacity at the Khavda-II solar project, marking a significant step in expanding India’s renewable energy infrastructure and boosting solar power generation.
State-run power giant NTPC on Thursday (March 20, 2026) said its step-down arm NTPC Renewable Energy has begun commercial supply of 165 MW electricity from the 1200 MW Khavda-II solar project in Gujarat.
With this, the total installed capacity of the NTPC group stands at 88,709 MW and commercial capacity at 87,629 MW, a regulatory filing said.
In a separate filing, NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) stated that the current commercial capacity of NTPC Green Energy Ltd Group stands at 9562.68 MW. With the addition of this capacity, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy Limited Group will increase to 9727.68 MW.
India has achieved a landmark in its energy transition journey by reaching 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources - five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement. The country is aiming to reach 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, according to the Ministry of Power report from July 2025.
Renewable Energy projects will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for the local people at the construction stage as well as during the O&M Stage. This shall provide a boost to local suppliers, local enterprises/ MSMEs, and shall encourage entrepreneurship opportunities within the country, besides promoting employment and socio-economic development of the country.
NTPC’s long-term target of about 32 gigawatts (GW) of renewables by 2032 – 24.6% of its total planned capacity of 130GW – makes it a key player driving the electricity sector transition, in line with the Government of India’s ambitious goal of 450GW of renewables and hydro power by 2030.