NTPC registers growth

Solar stations of NTPC generated 455 million units from 870 MW capacity

GN Bureau | September 4, 2017


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 National thermal power corporation (NTPC) has recorded 12.55 percent growth in power generation in August over corresponding period of last fiscal. 

A total of 22.347 billion units (BU) of power were generated in August 2017 against 19.855 BU of corresponding period of the last year.
Koldam Hydro Electric Power Project generated electricity at its peak capacity during this period.
 
In line with the centre’s thrust on renewable energy, NTPC’s solar stations generated 455 million units from 870 MW capacity which is three times higher than the last year.
 

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