Vikram Solar Commissions 140 MW Solar Project for

 Vikram Solar Commissions 140 MW Solar Project for NTPC

 ·         The largest solar plant by capacity commissioned so far in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP)

·         Expected annual energy yield: 319 MU/year

·         Expected number of houses to be powered 1,45,662/year

 

Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and a comprehensive EPC solutions & rooftop solar provider, announced the completion of a 140 MW solar plant project commissioned for National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) at Bilhaur, Kanpur, UP, spread across 700 acres. The 140 MW Solar project also includes a 33/132 KV switchyard. The expected energy yield of this project in Uttar Pradesh is 319 million units and is expected to power 1,45,662 houses per year.

On this occasion, Mr Saibaba Vutukuri, Chief Executive Officer, Vikram Solar said, “We at Vikram Solar, are proud to associate with NTPC for this prestigious project in its mission to support India’s transition towards green energy. With this project, we reiterate our commitment to providing innovative, superior quality and performance-based solutions to our customers to accelerate solar adoption in India. The completion of this project is a testament to the diligence and enthusiasm of our on-ground team who completed the project well ahead of the deadline despite multiple logistical challenges in 2020.”

 

Mr Venkat Muvvala, Head of EPC, Vikram Solar, added, “Despite several hurdles faced during execution of the project due to the pandemic, Vikram Solar successfully commissioned the plant for NTPC to achieve Commercial Operation well ahead of time. We appreciate NTPC for its excellent support and co-operation from all quarters, to reach this important milestone. NTPC is one of our largest clients with portfolio of commissioned and under construction projects totalling ~708 MW. Our continued association with an esteemed client like NTPC is a testament to our clients’ trust in our products and execution capabilities.”

 

The project has been developed by NTPC after winning a competitive bid from UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency). Vikram Solar Limited was subsequently awarded this project on turnkey basis for EPC. This is a landmark Project for both Vikram Solar and NTPC in Uttar Pradesh, it being the largest capacity solar Plant commissioned so far in the state. 

 

NTPC Dadri striving to become the

NTPC Dadri striving to become the cleanest coal fired plant of India

NTPC Dadri is striving to become the cleanest coal fired plant in the country and is complying with all the CPCB guidelines on emissions.

All the emission parameters are being monitored online and transmitted to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on real time basis. Flue gas emissions and Particulate matter are well within the CPCB norms with high efficiency ESP in service in all the 4 nos. 210 MW & 2 nos. 490 MW units.

For SOx reduction, Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI) system has been installed in 210 MW units for the first time in the country with technology from UCC, USA and now all the four units are meeting emission norms. FGD system is in advanced stage of implementation in 490 MW units by BHEL with technology from Mitsubishi Power Works, Japan.

 

All the 210 MW units were already compliant to NOx emission norms. In 490 MW units, SOFA (Separated Overfire Air) system has been installed and all the units now comply with the norms for NOx.

NTPC Dadri has also pioneered co-firing of Biomass pellets along with coal in the boilers. The pellets are made of husk or agro-residue which would have been burnt otherwise in the fields increasing the pollution in NCR region. More than 8000 Tons of pellets have been fired in the boilers of NTPC Dadri, which is equivalent to almost 4000 acres of farm fire avoided.

NTPC Dadri has set new benchmarks in Water consumption, going beyond compliances, by implementing Zero liquid discharge system, and Rain water harvesting system.

Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya takes charge as

Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya takes charge as Director (Projects), NTPC

 Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya has taken charge as Director (Projects), NTPC on 28th August, 2020.

Shri Bhattacharya joined NTPC in the year 1984 as Ninth Batch of Engineering Executive Trainees and was initially posted at NTPC Korba which was then situated in Madhya Pradesh. He is an Electrical Engineering Graduate from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He has also completed his PG Diploma in Management from MDI, Gurgaon.

Shri Bhattacharya started his career in Green Field Project Construction, followed by working in the areas of Power Plant Operation & Maintenance, Renovation & Modernization, Environment Management and Technical Services at NTPC Farakka (1600 MW) in West Bengal. After serving in Farakka in various departments, he moved to NTPC Talcher Thermal (450 MW) in Odisha, an old and underperforming asset, taken over from State Electricity Board. Under his stewardship, along with his team, the power station went on to become a top performing station in years to come.

Shri Bhattacharya has significantly contributed for NTPC’s vertical & horizontal business diversification as well as growth through inorganic route. He has had an illustrious career in Business Development function of NTPC in Domestic as well as International Arena with special focus on NTPC’s diversification into hydroelectricity with acquisition of Koldam and setting up of subsidiary company namely NESCL for electricity distribution business. He has been at the forefront of JV formulation & Project conceptualization for 1320 MW Maitree Power Project at Bangladesh.

Before appointment as Director (Projects), NTPC he has worked as MD and CEO (Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Limited), ED (International Business Development) and ED (Projects), NTPC.

NTPC – Q1 FY21 Unaudited

NTPC – Q1 FY21 Unaudited Results

  

The country’s largest power generator- NTPC Ltd. with a group installed capacity of 62110 MW, declared the unaudited financial results for Q1 FY21 today.

The gross generation of NTPC in Q1 FY21 was 60.18 Billion units as against 68.49 Billion units during the corresponding previous quarter. NTPC Coal stations achieved PLF of 58.22% in Q1 FY21 as against the National Average PLF of 46.70%.

On standalone basis, in Q1 FY21, the total income was Rs.24,021 crore as against the total income of Rs.24518.81 crore during the corresponding previous quarter. Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1 FY21 was Rs.2,470.16 crore (after allowing rebate to beneficiaries which have met the conditions approved by the Board, of Rs.802.57 crore on the capacity charges during the lock down period) as compared to Rs.2,602.79 crore in the corresponding previous quarter

NTPC awarded with prestigious FICCI

NTPC awarded with prestigious FICCI “Jury Commendation Certificate” for Women Empowerment

·         NTPC is the only PSU to receive the FICCI Award this year

NTPC has been conferred with the prestigious FICCI "Jury Commendation Certificate" under the Category "Women Empowerment". The award has been received for NTPC's flagship "Girl Empowerment Mission" Project. NTPC is the only PSU to receive the FICCI Award this year. Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon'ble Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs was the Chief Guest at the virtual 18th FICCI award ceremony held today.

Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD NTPC received the certificate on behalf of the company. In his video address on receiving the award, CMD NTPC stated that this a humble, yet valuable contribution by NTPC to the national cause of gender justice and empowerment. 

GEM has been launched by NTPC to provide holistic education to girl children in the age group of 10-12 years. The programme prepares the girl child to become a well-rounded adult; instills curiosity and helps them develop better communication and social skills. Furthermore, it encourages girl children to get connected to a subject with their creative skills; develops psychological, social & emotional growth, makes learning natural, engaging, and a fun and meaningful experience.

Institution of Engineers (India) Congratulates Power Engineers of the Country for Excellent Operation

Institution of Engineers (India) Congratulates Power Engineers of the Country for Excellent Operation of National Grid during pan India ‘Lights Switch Off’ Event.

Er.  Narendra  Singh,  President,  The  Institution  of  Engineers  (India)  congratulated  the  power engineers  of  the  Country  working  in  National  Load  Despatch  Centre,  State  Load  Despatch Centres, Power Grid, DISCOMs, Transmission Utilities, NTPC, NHPC, SJVNL, THDC, IPPs etc. who  rose to the occasion to meet  this  unprecedented  challenge   and  managed    the  National  Grid operations successfully, maintaining the  power system parameters during the ‘lights switch off’ event on 5^th April.

Heeding to the call of Hon’ble Prime Minister, about 23 crore consumers (18 crore rural households and 5 crore urban households), at 9 PM on 5th April, voluntarily switched off their lights for 9 minutes. This resulted in abnormal load fluctuation – large reduction of power within 2-4 minutes and then sudden recovery 9 minutes later, which called for extremely careful planning and power management at the generation end as well as in the Transmission and Distribution elements.

While sharing the incident with Press and Media, President, The Institution of Engineers (India) said that the total reduction in all India demand recorded during the event was 31089 MW. The all-India  demand  which  was   1,16,880  MW  at  8.45 pm   started  reducing,  reaching a  minimum demand of 85,799 MW at 9.10pm. Subsequently, the demand started picking up and settled to around 1,14,400 MW at 10.10pm. The meticulous planning and grid management resulted in maintaining the Grid Frequency during the entire period in the range from 50.26 Hz to 49.70 Hz. The reduction of the total 10950 MW generation capacity during this period was shared by the three major sources - thermal (6992 MW), gas (1951 MW) and wind generation (2007 MW). Advance actions such as switching off transmission lines, changing SVC, STATCOM, HVDC set points etc. were taken prior to the event for keeping voltages and line loading within permissible limits.

Er. Narendra Singh, President, The Institution of Engineers (India)  said that  in this challenging conditions,  operation  of Indian National Grid,  which  is  largest  Synchronous  Grid  in the world, with  stability,   has  been  a momentous and  remarkable  achievement for  which Power  engineers  of  the  country  deserve  accolades.

While lauding the extraordinary work being done by medical professionals in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, he highlighted the fact that engineers are contributing significantly during this ‘lock-down’ period by maintaining a variety of essential services and many are also engaged in innovating much needed cost-effective medical equipment such as ventilators.

Tiruchirapalli Local Centre of IEI congratulates all Power Engineers for the excellent planning in handling the light off at 9 pm on 5 April 20. In this regard the press release issued by the president of IEI is given below.

For more details contact: 

Dr N.Kumaresan,Chairman, IEI Tiruchirapalli Local Centre M.No.9489089101