NTPC Group’s power output up 14.6% to 360 billion units in 2021-22

Government-owned power giant NTPC along with its joint ventures and subsidiaries clocked highest ever annual electricity generation of 360 billion units in 2021-22, registering a growth of 14.6 per cent compared to the previous year.

The country’s largest power producer also recorded the maximum single-day generation of 1,215.68 MU (Group) and 1,013.45 MU (NTPC) during 2021-22.

“NTPC, India’s largest integrated power generating company, delivered a phenomenal performance with highest ever annual group generation of 360 BU, a growth of 14.6 per cent compared to previous year,” a company statement said.

The coal-based plants recorded a PLF (Plant Load Factor), or capacity utilisation, of 70.7 per cent with an availability factor of 88.8 per cent.