DVC Registers Strong All-Round Performance in FY 2025–26
DVC recorded a total power generation of 40,103 MU, including 39,719 MU from Thermal, 351 MU from Hydel, and a record 33.3 MU from Solar, reflecting the corporation’s growing focus on renewable energy and operational efficiency.
Kolkata: Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has reported an impressive performance in FY 2025–26, achieving significant milestones across technical operations, financial management, sustainability, and community engagement.
DVC recorded a total power generation of 40,103 MU, including 39,719 MU from Thermal, 351 MU from Hydel, and a record 33.3 MU from Solar, reflecting the corporation’s growing focus on renewable energy and operational efficiency.
Key Technical Highlights
- Hydel generation of 351 MU exceeded the target of 280 MU
- Highest-ever solar generation achieved
- Multiple plants ranked among Top 10 (Central Sector) in PLF performance
- Commissioned advanced Load Despatch Centre for real-time grid monitoring under ULDC Phase-III, the first of its kind in India
- Complete digitisation of DVC’s transmission network (11 kV to 400 kV) through PG-DARPAN, SAS enabling, and GIS-based asset mapping
- Integrated GIS mapping of all seven thermal power plants linked with Land Record Management System (LRMS)
- Achieved record coal excavation of 6 MMT in captive coal mine at Tubed, Latehar, Jharkhand
- Secured long-term fuel security through new coal mines with 53 MMT capacity
- Delivered 714 MU of green energy in West Bengal and Jharkhand
Progress in Ongoing Projects
- Joint venture formed with Coal India Limited — DVC CIL Power Private Limited at Chandrapura for 2×800 MW units
- Koderma TPS Phase-II (2×800 MW) – Boiler & ESP works under execution
- Raghunathpur TPS Phase-II (2×660 MW) – Foundations underway
- Floating solar projects:
- Maithon – 234 MW
- Konar Dam – 228 MW
- 10 units of existing thermal power projects successfully overhauled
Management & Financial Performance
- Revenue: ₹24,629 Crores
- 99% collection efficiency
- Savings of ₹374.8 Crore through coal optimisation and stock management
- 100% CAPEX utilisation (₹3,393.80 Crore)
- Procurement worth ₹2,955 Crore through GeM portal
- 48% procurement from MSE vendors (against target of 25%)
- Successful rollout of SAP S/4 HANA ERP and digital billing
- Credit rating upgraded to A+ / A1
- Fresh 600 MW PPA signed with Indian Railways (Total now 950 MW)
- Smart metering increased revenue collection by 300%+
Environmental Initiatives
- Increased biomass co-firing
- Recognized nationally for water management, fly ash utilization, and energy efficiency
- Achieved 104% ash utilisation
- 1,000 trees translocated in Durgapur
- 1,00,000 saplings planted in DVC command area
Social & Community Engagement
- Organized “Pratyay 2025”, HR Meet, Vigilance Workshop “STRIVE”, and O&M Meet
- Hosted Maithon Mela and Design Fest
- Improved healthcare through digital hospital management system
- Tourism initiatives including:
- Dam façade lighting at Maithon and Panchet
- Water sports and infrastructure development
- New consolidated tourism policy
- Organized archery workshop in Latehar to promote tribal youth talent
- DVC received “Best Performing Transmission Utility” award at Lineman Diwas 2026 organized by CEA and Tata Power DDL
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