NTPC Green Energy announced the commissioning of 81.34 MW of solar capacity at the Kalasar Solar Energy Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. According to reports from CNBC TV18, the project was declared commercially operational with effect from 12:00 midnight on September 26, 2026. This represents the first part of a larger 650 MW solar component under the 500 MW REMCL RTC Project of NTPC Renewable Energy, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The commissioning of this solar capacity has significantly expanded NTPC Green Energy's total installed capacity. As reported by CNBC TV18, following the addition, the current commercial capacity of NTPC Green Energy Limited group now stands at 10,977.23 MW. With the addition of this 81.34 MW capacity, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy group increases to 11,058.57 MW. The company made this disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
This commissioning represents a key milestone in NTPC Green Energy's renewable energy expansion strategy. According to the company announcement reported by CNBC TV18, the project forms part of the larger 500 MW REMCL RTC Project under NTPC Renewable Energy, demonstrating the company's commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio through strategic capacity additions. The project's commercial operation from September 26, 2026 marks a significant step forward in the company's renewable energy initiatives.
Separately, NTPC Ltd announced substantial dividend payments for the financial year 2025-26. As reported by CNBC TV18, the company paid a final dividend of ₹3,393.83 crore for FY26, equivalent to 35% of its paid-up equity share capital. This payment was made in addition to the first and second interim dividends of ₹2,666.58 crore each. With the final dividend payment, NTPC's total dividend payout for FY26 stood at ₹8,727 crore, equivalent to ₹9 per equity share of face value ₹10 each.
