New Delhi: NTPC Limited has brought 193 MW of solar power into commercial operation at its Nokh Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Rajasthan. This development, part of the larger 245 MW Plot-3, became effective at midnight on June 9, according to a regulatory filing by the company.
The Nokh Solar PV Project is designed for a total capacity of 735 MW, split into three units of 245 MW each. With the commissioning of this 193 MW segment, NTPC continues its staggered approach to renewable integration, prioritizing operational readiness and grid stability. This solar addition raises NTPC’s total installed capacity to 59,606 MW on a standalone basis. When including its subsidiaries and joint ventures, the group’s total commercial capacity now reaches 80,708 MW.
The commissioning is aligned with NTPC’s long-term strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. While thermal power still constitutes a major portion of its portfolio, the company is incrementally expanding its solar and wind assets in response to government mandates on clean energy and emission targets. India has set a goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. NTPC, as one of the country’s largest power producers, is expected to play a key role in that transition.
The Nokh project, located in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, benefits from high solar irradiance and vast land availability—factors critical to utility-scale solar deployment. Unlike previous clean energy announcements, NTPC did not hold a formal commissioning event or release detailed performance metrics. The update came through a mandatory stock exchange disclosure, signaling a more operational tone rather than a public-facing milestone.
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