THDC Declares Commercial Operations of 11 MW Floating Solar Plant at Khurja

THDC India Ltd. has declared the Commercial Operation Date (COD) for its 11 MWac Floating Solar Plant located on the Raw Water Reservoir of the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) in Uttar Pradesh. The plant commenced commercial operations on July 17, 2026, following successful commissioning and receipt of the necessary approvals.

With the commissioning of the floating solar project, THDC India’s total installed and commercial power generation capacity has increased to 3,918 MW. The addition also strengthens the renewable energy portfolio of the company, which is a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd.

The new solar installation has also enhanced the overall capacity of the NTPC Group, taking its total installed capacity to 90,965 MW, while its commercial capacity has reached 89,885 MW.

The floating solar plant has been developed on the raw water reservoir of the Khurja STPP, enabling clean energy generation without requiring additional land. The project forms part of THDC’s strategy to expand its renewable energy footprint while making efficient use of existing infrastructure.