NTPC Commissions Full 245 MW Nokh Solar Unit In Rajasthan

25 Jun 2025 CW Team

State-run power major NTPC has brought the entire 245 megawatt solar installation at Plot 3 of its Nokh photovoltaic project in Rajasthan into commercial operation. The second and final block of 52 MW began supplying power at midnight on 22 June 2025, following the first 193 MW tranche that went live on 9 June.

With the new output online, NTPC鈥檚 standalone commercial capacity has risen to 60.318 gigawatts, while the group total now stands at 81.420 gigawatts. The Nokh complex, arranged as three plots of 245 MW each, is one of the company鈥檚 largest single-site solar undertakings and underscores its push to expand renewable generation within its overall mix.

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