NTPC Green Energy Reaches 8,010 MW Milestone with New Solar Addition
New solar power units in Gujarat push the company past the 8 GW mark.
NEW DELHI — December 29, 2025 — NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the renewable energy arm of India's biggest power producer, has just hit a major goal. The company successfully started a new part of its massive solar project in Gujarat, making its green energy portfolio bigger than ever.
The Big News: Breaking the 8,000 MW Barrier
NTPC has added 13.98 MW of solar power to its project in Khavda, Gujarat. While 14 MW might sound small, it was the final piece needed to push the entire group's total capacity past a massive milestone.
Before this update, the group's capacity was 7,996.30 MW. With this new addition, the total installed capacity has officially reached 8,010.28 MW. This confirms NTPC's position as a leader in India’s race toward clean and green energy.
Project Details: The Khavda Solar Park
This new power comes from the Khavda-I Solar PV Project. It is a giant solar farm being built in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Here are the simple facts:
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Location: Khavda, Gujarat (known for having some of the best sunlight in India).
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Developer: The project is run by NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (a subsidiary of NGEL).
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The Plan: This is part of a much larger 1,255 MW project being opened in small stages.
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Official Start: The power started flowing into the grid at midnight on December 30, 2025.
Why This Matters for India
This project is part of a government scheme (CPSU Phase-II) that encourages using Indian-made solar equipment. By reaching 8,000 MW, NTPC is proving that India can build massive green infrastructure quickly.
The parent company, NTPC, has an even bigger dream: they want to reach 60,000 MW (60 GW) of renewable energy by the year 2032. Today's update is a successful step toward that green future.