https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

NTPC Green Commissions Third Phase of Khavda Solar Project, Adds 49 MW to Grid- Details Inside

With this latest addition, NTPC Green’s Khavda Solar Project reaches 224 MW of operational capacity, reinforcing its push toward clean energy expansion in Gujarat.
Indian Masterminds Stories

New Delhi: NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), the renewable energy arm of NTPC, has announced the commercial operation of an additional 49.125 megawatt (MW) capacity at its Khavda Solar Energy Project located in Bhuj, Gujarat, effective from 00:00 hours on August 22, 2025.

This commissioning marks the third phase of the 300 MW Khavda Solar project. Earlier, NGEL brought 142.2 MW online on June 28, followed by another 32.8 MW on June 30. The newly operational capacity boosts the project’s contribution to India’s growing renewable energy footprint.

Read also: NTPC REL Commences Commercial Operations for Major Solar and Wind Projects in Gujarat – Details Inside

Strategic Green Push by NTPC

NTPC Green Energy Ltd serves as the umbrella organization for all green initiatives under NTPC. The company is actively expanding its portfolio through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, in alignment with India’s clean energy targets.

With the Khavda project progressing in phases, NGEL exemplifies a modular and scalable approach to solar deployment, enabling early power generation and quicker returns even as full project capacity is gradually brought online.

Background: The Khavda Solar Hub

The Khavda region is emerging as a significant solar power hub in Gujarat. The 300 MW project is part of NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd’s larger portfolio of clean energy ventures and contributes directly to NTPC Group’s national strategy for increasing non-fossil capacity.

Read also: NTPC REL Clinches Entire 70K MTPA SECI Green Ammonia Bid Under National Hydrogen Mission

About NTPC Green Energy Limited

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility. Incorporated in April 2022, NGEL focuses on renewable energy projects, including solar and wind, and is a key part of NTPC’s strategy to achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032. NGEL undertakes projects through both organic and inorganic routes and participates in bidding processes and tenders to expand its renewable energy portfolio.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Gandhinagar: Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R
14 Million Seedlings and Counting: Gujarat’s Centres of Excellence Drive Horticulture Innovation with Global Backing
Siyan Gudis old age homes Chhattisgarh
CM Sai Announces 'Siyan Gudis' for Elderly in 4 Chhattisgarh Cities, Launches Welfare Measures on International Day of Older Persons
Sardar Patel 150th birth anniversary celebrations
Gujarat CM Reviews National Unity Day Arrangements Ahead of Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary at Sardar Sarovar Dam
Pushkar Singh Dhami CM
Uttarakhand CM Flags Off Free Ambulance for Senior Citizens on International Day of Older Persons
KVS
Cabinet Approves 57 New Kendriya Vidyalayas Across India with ₹5862 Cr Outlay, 4600+ Jobs to Be Created
bureaucracy news
Ambica Anand Appointed Director in Ministry of Steel, Neeraj Surendran Named Deputy Secretary in MSDE
PiyushGoyal-resized
India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement (TEPA) Comes Into Force, Boosting Trade and Investment Opportunities
Sandeep Kumar Gupta Mahatma Award
GAIL CMD Sandeep Kumar Gupta Wins Mahatma Award 2025 for Leadership in Business Sustainability and Social Impact
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Ravikant Meena on IFS Preparation, Optionals, and Life in Forest Service
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
How Siddhartha Saxena Cracked UPSC CAPF AIR 326 Against All Odds
Dr. S.K
Technology Meets Ecology: IFS Dr S K Srivastava’s Game-Changing Innovations in Forest Management | Eco Warrior Awards 2025 Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar Live Interaction
From Cut-off Dates to Coaching & Reforms: UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar Assures Aspirants of Fairness, Transparency & a Future-Ready UPSC | UPSC@100
A Century of Service: The UPSC’s Landmark Year Begins. Chairman Ajay Kumar on UPSC’s Centennial: “Merit,...
Giriraj Parihar MPPSC 2024
From Constable to Deputy Collector: Giriraj Parihar’s 9-Year MPPSC Journey | Farmer’s Son, Brother to Five Sisters
From a jail guard to MPPSC 2024 Rank 8, Giriraj Parihar’s nine-year journey of self-study, hard work,...
Ankit MPPSC 2024 Rank 3
From Village Dreams to Deputy Collector’s Chair: Meet Ankit, MPPSC Rank 3 Hindi Medium Topper
Ankit, a Hindi-medium aspirant from Balaghat, secured Rank 3 in MPPSC 2024 and became Deputy Collector...
Social Media
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
Parag Madhukar Dhakate
Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc in Dehradun: IFS officer PM Dhakate Warns Citizens Amid Flash Floods
Cloudbursts in Dehradun triggered flash floods. IFS officer Dr. PM Dhakate warned citizens to stay indoors...
Forest Guard Tiger Encounter
Tigers Clash in the Wild as Forest Guards Capture Rare Footage , Retired IFS Mohan Pargaien Posts Viral Video
Retired IFS officer Mohan Pargaien shares viral video of three tigers brawling in Ramnagar, as forest...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Gandhinagar: Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R
14 Million Seedlings and Counting: Gujarat’s Centres of Excellence Drive Horticulture Innovation with Global Backing
Siyan Gudis old age homes Chhattisgarh
CM Sai Announces 'Siyan Gudis' for Elderly in 4 Chhattisgarh Cities, Launches Welfare Measures on International Day of Older Persons
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
Dr. S.K
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT