NTPC, India’s largest power generating company, recorded generation of 314 BU in FY 21, achieving growth of 8.2 percent compared to 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 highest ever single day generation of 1192.42 MU (Group) & 990.65 MU (NTPC). The coal plants registered a PLF of 66 percent with an Availability factor of 91.43 percent.
Singrauli Unit-1 in Uttar Pradesh, first and the oldest Unit of NTPC which was commissioned 39 years ago and Korba Unit-2, in Chhattisgarh commissioned 37 years ago, achieved more than 100 percent PLF (Plant Load Factor).
NTPC also realized 100 percent of the billed amount from the Discoms and for the first time, realization crossed Rs 1 lakh crore.
The total installed capacity of NTPC Group increased by 5.96 percent to 65810 MW with 4160 MW of capacity addition in FY21. On a standalone basis, NTPC Capacity increased by 4.03 percent to 52385 MW.
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.