NTPC Green Energy Commissions 300 MW Bhadla Solar PV Project in Rajasthan

New Delhi: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has announced the commercial operation of 300 MW of its 500 MW Bhadla Solar PV Project in Phalodi, Rajasthan, effective January 13, 2026. The commissioning certificate was issued by SECI and RRECL on January 14, 2026.

This milestone is a key step in NGEL’s renewable energy expansion and demonstrates India’s growing capacity in solar power generation. The Bhadla Solar PV Project is developed under NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NGEL.

NGEL Group Capacity Surges to 8,310 MW

With the addition of the 300 MW capacity, the total installed commercial capacity of the NTPC Green Energy Group has increased from 8,010.28 MW to 8,310.28 MW, further solidifying its position as one of India’s largest renewable energy producers.

Key Highlights:

Project: Bhadla Solar PV Project, Phalodi, Rajasthan
Capacity commissioned: 300 MW (out of 500 MW)
Effective commercial operation date: January 13, 2026
Total NGEL Group capacity post-commissioning: 8,310.28 MW

Strategic Importance of the Bhadla Project

The Bhadla Solar PV Project is part of India’s National Solar Mission, aimed at scaling up renewable energy generation and reducing dependency on fossil fuels. This project will:

Support the northern power grid with clean and reliable energy
Contribute to India’s renewable energy targets
Strengthen NTPC Green Energy’s portfolio of solar and clean energy projects

NGEL continues to invest in large-scale solar projects, aligning with the government’s push for sustainable and carbon-neutral energy solutions.

About NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)

NTPC Green Energy Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, focusing on renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and hybrid solutions. NGEL is listed on both BSE (Scrip Code: 544289) and NSE (Scrip Code: NTPCGREEN).

For more details, visit www.ngel.in.