THDC India Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC , declared the commercial operation of an 11 MWac Floating Solar Plant at the Raw Water Reservoir of Khurja STPP on July 17, 2026. The declaration follows successful commissioning and the receipt of due approvals, marking an expansion in the company's renewable energy portfolio. This addition elevates the total installed and commercial capacity of THDC India Limited to 3,918 MW.

Capacity Expansion

With the commissioning of this solar facility, the NTPC group's overall power generation capacity has increased. The group's total installed capacity now stands at 90,965 MW, while the commercial capacity has reached 89,885 MW. The project contributes to the growing share of renewable energy within the group's total energy mix.

Project Details

The Floating Solar Plant is situated on the Raw Water Reservoir of the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (STPP). The unit utilizes floating solar technology to generate electricity, optimizing land and water resource usage.

NTPC has appointed Dr. Som Nath Sachdeva as a Non-Official Independent Director on its Board for a period of three years. The appointment is effective from the date of notification, July 17, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The decision follows an order from the Ministry of Power, reference number 8/4/2020-Th.-1(Part-III)(276348), confirming the President of India's approval.

The company is undertaking necessary actions to finalize the appointment formalities. These steps are in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. NTPC stated that requisite disclosures regarding the completion of these formalities will be submitted in due course.

Appointment Details

The notification regarding the new director was submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The appointment is classified under the category of Non-Official Independent Director.

The disclosure was made by Ritu Arora, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of NTPC.