A 5 MW solar photo-voltaic (PV) plant at NTPC Ltd's Dadri thermal station has started commercial generation, marking the state-owned power major's first step towards renewable power generation.
NTPC plans to add 20 MW solar PV capacity during the next fiscal. With an estimated annual generation of 7.26 million units, this solar project, built at a cost of Rs 48.59 crore, is estimated to reduce the carbon emission by 0.82 MT/MWhr, according to company officials.