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KOKRAJHAR: The NTPC, India's largest power generating company, recorded its highest ever group generation of 314 BU in FY 21, a growth of 8.2 per cent compared to previous year. On a standalone basis, NTPC generated 270.9 BU in FY21, an increase of 4.3 per cent over the previous year.
NTPC group recorded highest ever single day generation of 1192.42 MU (Group) and 990.65 MU (NTPC). The coal plants registered a PLF of 66 per cent with an availability factor of 91.43 per cent.
In another feat, 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 have achieved more than 100 per cent PLF (Plant Load Factor).
NTPC, Bongaigaon also crossed 100 per cent PLF in the month of March 2021 since inception. NTPC also realized 100 per cent 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 per cent to 65810 MW with 4160 MW of capacity addition in FY21. On a standalone basis, NTPC capacity increased by 4.03 per cent to 52385 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 highest reliability and efficiency keeping safety and environment issues on top. With global shift in energy space, NTPC is increasingly emphasizing on ESG and changed its focus to renewable for future growth while improving on sustainability matrix. Sustained efforts are underway for transforming into an Integrated Energy Company.