NTPC's power generation increases by 12.55%

State owned thermal power giant, NTPC saw its generation surge by 12.55 per cent in August 2017, over same period last year. The total generation for the month was 22.347 billion units as against 19.855 billion units, said NTPC in a public statement.

“The plant load factor increased by 5.58 per cent over the corresponding period last year. Koldam Hydro Electric Power Project generated electricity at its peak capacity during this period,” it said.

NTPC which is expanding presence in the renewable energy segment also had a record solar power generation in same period. The company’s solar stations generated 455