NTPC records highest-ever generation in FY21

Total installed capacity of NTPC Group increases by 5.96 percent to 65,810 MW with 4,160 MW of capacity addition in FY21.

The public sector power major NTPC recorded its highest-ever group generation of 314 BU in FY21, a growth of 8.2 percent compared to the previous year. On a standalone basis, NTPC generated 270.9 BU in FY21, an increase of 4.3 percent over the previous year. NTPC group recorded the highest-ever single-day generation of 1,192.42 MU (Group) and 990.65 MU (NTPC). The coal plants registered a plant load factor (PLF) of 66 percent with an availability factor of 91.43 percent.

In another feat, the Singrauli Unit-1 in Uttar Pradesh, the first and the oldest unit of NTPC which was commissioned 39 years ago, and Korba Unit-2, commissioned 37 years ago, have achieved more than 100 percent PLF. NTPC also realised 100 percent of the billed amount from the discoms and for the first time, realisation crossed Rs one lakh crore.

The total installed capacity of NTPC Group increased by 5.96 percent to 65,810 MW with 4,160 MW of capacity addition in FY21. On a standalone basis, NTPC capacity increased by 4.03 percent to 52,385 MW.

Along with power generation, NTPC has also ventured into various new business areas like e-mobility, waste-to-energy and participated in the bidding for power distribution of union territories. NTPC is also actively exploring Green Hydrogen solutions and captive industries in its plant premises.

NTPC Group has 70 power stations including 26 renewable projects. The group has over 18 GW of capacity under construction, including 5 GW of renewable energy projects. Uninterrupted supply of electricity through environment-friendly energy projects at affordable prices has been the hallmark of NTPC.

NTPC is striving to achieve the highest reliability and efficiency keeping safety and environmental issues on top. With the global shift in energy space, NTPC is increasingly emphasising on ESG and changed its focus to renewable for future growth while improving on sustainability matrix. Sustained efforts are underway for transforming it into an integrated energy company.