NTPC Group Capacity Reaches 90,668 MW as Patratu 800 MW Unit Completes Trial Run
NTPC Limited announced that Unit-2 (800 MW) of Patratu Vidhyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a subsidiary, has successfully completed its trial run, taking NTPC Group's total installed capacity to 90,668 MW. This follows the earlier addition of two Rajasthan solar projects totalling 300 MW, which had brought the group's capacity to 89,868 MW.

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NTPC Limited has announced that Unit-2 (800 MW) of Patratu Vidhyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has successfully completed its trial run operation and has consequently been included in the installed capacity of NTPC Limited. With this addition, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Group now stands at 90,668 MW. This development follows the group's earlier capacity milestone of 89,868 MW, which was reached upon the announcement of start dates for two solar projects in Rajasthan.
Patratu Unit-2 Trial Operation Completion
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, NTPC Limited disclosed that PVUNL's Unit-2 has achieved the approved norms and received due approvals for the completion of its trial run. PVUNL is a subsidiary of NTPC Limited. The key details of this development are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Unit: | Unit-2 |
| Capacity: | 800 MW |
| Entity: | Patratu Vidhyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) |
| Relationship: | Subsidiary of NTPC Limited |
| Status: | Trial run operation successfully completed |
| Total NTPC Group Capacity: | 90,668 MW |
Rajasthan Solar Projects
Prior to the Patratu development, an NTPC group unit had announced the start dates for two solar power projects located in Rajasthan, with individual capacities of 100 MW and 200 MW, representing a combined addition of 300 MW to the group's generation portfolio. The details of these projects are as follows:
| Parameter: | Project 1 | Project 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity: | 100 MW | 200 MW |
| Location: | Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| Type: | Solar | Solar |
Key Highlights
- Unit-2 (800 MW) of PVUNL, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has successfully completed trial run operation
- Total NTPC Group installed capacity now stands at 90,668 MW
- A 100 MW solar project and a 200 MW solar project in Rajasthan had previously received their start date announcements
- Combined capacity addition from the two Rajasthan solar projects stands at 300 MW
Historical Stock Returns for NTPC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.28% | -0.90% | -1.07% | +18.56% | +12.82% | +247.37% |
What is the timeline for NTPC Group to reach its target installed capacity of 100 GW, and which upcoming projects are most critical to achieving this milestone?
How will the commercial operationalization of PVUNL's Unit-2 impact NTPC's revenue and power supply agreements with Jharkhand's electricity distribution companies?
Are there additional units planned at the Patratu plant, and what is the expected commissioning schedule for any remaining capacity under PVUNL?


































