NTPC Dadri Solar Power Plant
Photovoltaic power station in Dadri, India
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NTPC Dadri Solar Power Plant is a photovoltaic power station of NTPC Limited in Dadri, India.
CountryIndia
LocationDadri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates28.579202°N 77.631433°E
Constructionbegan2012
| NTPC Dadri Solar Power Plant | |
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| Country | India |
| Location | Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 28.579202°N 77.631433°E |
| Construction began | 2012 |
| Commission date | 2013 |
| Operator | National Thermal Power Corporation |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Site area | 27 acres |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 5 MW |
History
The 5 MW power plant is the first solar project of NTPC Limited, which was commissioned in 2013 on 27 acres of land at the NTPC Dadri Thermal Power Station.[1] The whole project was executed for about ₹48.59 crore by Wipro Limited.[2] Before the commissioning of the plant, Grid Corporation of Orissa Limited (GRIDCO) signed a power purchase agreement with NTPC to supply power through the Inter State Transmission System (ISTS).[3]
