NTPC Group Capacity Hits 90 GW with New 800 MW PVUNL Unit

NTPC Group's installed capacity surpasses 90 GW after adding an 800 MW unit at PVUNL, boosting Jharkhand's power supply and marking significant growth in India's energy sector.

sivam May 21, 2026

An aerial view of a large coal-fired power plant complex with cooling towers, smokestacks, coal piles, and construction sites under an overcast sky.

Patratu Super Thermal Power Plant, Jharkhand, India.

The NTPC group has achieved a significant milestone, with its total installed power generation capacity now exceeding 90 gigawatts (GW). This expansion was propelled by the successful commencement of trial runs for a second 800-megawatt (MW) power unit at Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL).

With the integration of this new unit, PVUNL’s operational capacity has now reached 1,600 MW. The majority of the power generated, specifically 85 percent, will be supplied to the state of Jharkhand. PVUNL is further expanding its capabilities, with a third unit currently under construction and slated for completion by the fiscal year 2027.

This development underscores the ongoing investment and expansion within India’s power sector, contributing to the nation’s growing energy demands and reinforcing NTPC’s position as a leading energy producer.