Bhadla Solar Power Project

NTPC commissions 55 MW solar project at Bhadla

Question: In which of the followings States Bhadla Power project is located?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Chhattisgarh
Answer- (b)
Related facts:

  • On March 27, 2017, NTPC launched a 55 MW solar power project in Rajasthan.
  • NTPC is a largest public sector energy conglomerate, accelerating power development in India.
  • After commissioning this project , the installed capacity of Bhadla Solar Power project has become 260 MW.
  • The total installed capacity of the company is 49,998 MW (including JVs) with 19 coal based, 7 gas based stations and 1 Hydro based station.
  • The total installed capacity of NTPC on standalone basis has become 43,032 MW.
  • NTPC aims to generate about 1000 MW of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2017.

Related links:
http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/about-us/ntpc-overview
http://www.samaylive.com/business-news-in-hindi/378024/55-mw-solar-power-project-in-bhadla.html
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8544354_NTPC-commissions-55-MW-solar-project-at-Bhadla-
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/good-governance/ntpc-commissions-55-mw-solar-project-at-bhadla/articleshow/57851977.cms?