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NTPC Records Highest Single Day Generation

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NTPC Records Highest Single Day Generation

NTPC the largest power utility of the country recorded highest single day generation of 733.12 MUs, the highest so far in this Financial Year from its 18 coal based, 7 gas based, 8 solar and Hydro power stations on August 27, 2015. The Declared Cumulative Capability of the stations was 91.10 % and Plant load factor ( PLF) of 86.34 % on the day.

During financial year 2014-15, NTPC Group contributed 25% of total electricity generated in India with 16% share of Country's total installed capacity as on 31.03.2015.

NTPC recorded Gross generation of 241.261 BUs (stand-alone) in fy 2014-15 registering a growth of 3.42%. Plant Load Factor (PLF) of NTPC's coal stations was 80.23% against national average of 64.46%. Two stations recorded more than 90% PLF. All NTPC stations achieved Plant Availability of or above 83%. Four coal stations of NTPC featured among the top 10 stations of the Country in terms of PLF in Fy 2014-15.

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First Published: Aug 28 2015 | 2:20 PM IST

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