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NTPC Green Energy Commissions First 300 MW of 500 MW Bhadla Solar Project in Rajasthan

NTPC Green Energy has successfully commissioned 300 MW of its 500 MW Bhadla solar photovoltaic project in Rajasthan, marking the operationalisation of the first tranche of capacity at the site.

With this addition, the company’s total installed capacity has risen to 8,310.28 MW.

In a regulatory filing, the company stated that following the issuance of commissioning certificates by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) on January 14, 2026, the initial 300 MW capacity of the Bhadla Solar PV Project located in Phalodi, Rajasthan, has been declared commercially operational with effect from January 13, 2026.

The project is being developed by NTPC Renewable Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy.

The company further noted that the commissioning of this capacity has contributed to a significant increase in its renewable energy portfolio.

In the previous month, the NTPC Group added approximately 404.68 MW of renewable capacity across Rajasthan and Gujarat.

This included the commissioning of around 78 MW at the Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan, as well as 326.68 MW of part capacity at the 1,255 MW Khavda-I Solar PV Project in Gujarat by NTPC Renewable Energy.

Earlier, in July 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved enhanced delegation of powers to NTPC under the revised guidelines applicable to Maharatna central public sector enterprises.

As a result, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has been authorised to invest beyond the earlier cap of Rs 7,500 crore, allowing investments of up to Rs 20,000 crore in NTPC Renewable Energy Limited and other joint ventures or subsidiaries.

This expanded investment authority is aimed at supporting the addition of renewable energy capacity, aligning with NTPC’s target of achieving 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032.