NTPC Subsidiary commissions 125 MW at Bhadla Solar Project

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has declared commercial operations for an additional 125 MW of solar power at its Bhadla Solar PV Project in Rajasthan. The move strengthens NTPC’s renewable portfolio and raises the group’s total installed capacity to 87,790 MW.

The newly commissioned 125 MW capacity forms the second part of the 500 MW Bhadla Solar PV Project located in Phalodi, Rajasthan. Commercial operations began at 00:00 hrs on January 31, 2026.

The project is operated by NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NGEL and a step-down subsidiary of NTPC Limited. The commissioning was certified by the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RREC) on February 3, 2026.

Parameter Details

Capacity Commissioned 125 MW

Project Location Phalodi, Rajasthan

Commercial Operation Date January 31, 2026

Certifying Authority RREC

Boost to NTPC’s Renewable Portfolio

With this addition, NTPC’s group-wide and NGEL-specific capacity figures have risen:

Capacity Metrics NTPC Group NGEL Group

Total Installed Capacity 87,790 MW 8,813.25 MW

Total Commercial Capacity 86,710 MW 8,688.25 MW

The commissioning further consolidates NTPC’s position in India’s clean energy transition as it steadily expands its renewable generation base.

Regulatory Disclosure

NGEL made the required disclosure under SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015 on February 3, 2026. NTPC Ltd subsequently informed stock exchanges on February 4, 2026.

Strategic Significance

The Bhadla Solar Park, among the world’s largest solar installations, plays a key role in India’s renewable energy ambitions. The new capacity addition enhances NTPC’s ability to meet rising green power demand while supporting national sustainability goals.