NTPC REL Completes Commissioning of 320 MW Bhainsara Solar PV Project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy and a step-down subsidiary of NTPC, has fully commissioned the 320 MW Bhainsara Solar PV Project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, with the final 100 MW now in commercial operation.
March 26, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
“Based on certificate received on March 25, 2025 from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation, the third and last part capacity of 100 MW out of 320 MW Bhainsara Solar PV Project of NTPC Renewable Energy in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan awarded under SECI Raj-Tranche-III tender, is declared on Commercial Operation with effect from March 20, 2025,” noted NTPC in a regulatory filing.
While the first part capacity of 160 MW started commercial operation from August 28, 2024, the second part capacity of 60 MW was declared on commercial operation from January 7, 2025.
With this, the total installed and commercial capacity of NTPC group has now become 77,561.50 MW.
NTPC aims to achieve 50 percent non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity and 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in its portfolio by 2032. And, for this, the company is going for aggressive expansion of RE projects across India.
Earlier this month, NTPC and its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Ltd. (NGEL) have signed agreements worth INR 96,000 crore with the Chhattisgarh government at the Chhattisgarh Energy Investors Summit 2025 to develop nuclear, pumped hydro, and renewable energy projects in the state. As part of the agreements, 4,200 MW nuclear capacity, 1,200 MW pumped hydro storage and 2 GW of renewable energy projects.
Last month, NTPC group signed multiple MoUs with the Madhya Pradesh government during the Global Investors Summit 2025 to develop renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and pumped hydro, with a total investment of over INR 2 lakh crore.
The first MoU was signed between NGEL and Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company (MPPGCL) for setting up renewable energy projects up to 20 GW or more in the state, at an approximate investment of INR 1.2 lakh crore.
In February 2025, NGEL formed a 50:50 JV company with the New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP Ltd (NREDCAP) - AP NGEL Harit Amrit Ltd., to develop 25 GW solar/wind, 10 GW pumped storage, and 0.5 MMTPA green hydrogen projects.
In January 2025, NGEL and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) formed NTPC Rajasthan Green Energy Ltd., a 74:26 joint venture to develop up to 25 GW renewable energy projects and green hydrogen projects up to 1 million tonne capacities in Rajasthan.
In the same month, NGEL and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (UPRVUNL) announced the formation of a joint venture, NTPC UP Green Energy Ltd., to develop, operate, and maintain renewable energy parks and projects.
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