Overview
NHPC Limited is the largest hydropower development organization in India, with capabilities to undertake all the activities from conceptualization to commissioning of hydro projects. NHPC has also diversified in the field of Solar & Wind energy development etc.
NHPC Ltd. (Formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.) was incorporated in 1975 under Companies Act, 1956. The company is mandated to plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient development of power in all its aspects through Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources in India and abroad. NHPC is a listed company on NSE and BSE after successfully concluding its IPO in 2009.
NHPC (standalone) has an authorized share capital of ₹ 17,500 crores, paid-up share capital of ₹ 10,045.03 crore and an investment base (Assets) of ₹ 87121.11 crore as on 31.03.2025.
NHPC's total installed capacity as on 01 July, 2025 is 8247.18 MW including 1681.70 MW in Joint Venture, comprising 7771.20 MW from 23 Hydro Power Stations, 425.98 MW from five Solar Power Project and 50 MW from a Wind Power Project. NHPC's hydro share of 7771.20 MW comes to about 16.21% of the country’s total installed Hydro capacity of 47928.16 MW.
NHPC including its JVs/ Subsidiaries is presently engaged in the construction of 16 projects aggregating to a total capacity of 9789.72 MW, which includes three hydroelectric projects i.e. Subansiri Lower HEP (2000 MW) & Dibang Multipurpose Project (2880 MW) in Arunachal Pradesh and Teesta-VI HE Project (500 MW) in Sikkim and Seven Solar Projects totalling 1275.72 MW being undertaken under MNRE, CPSU scheme in Gujarat(600 MW), Rajasthan(85.72 MW) & Andhra Pradesh(100MW), 40 MW Ganjam Solar Project by NHPC, 50 MW floating solar project West Kallada in Kerala, 200 MW grid connected solar project at Khavda Stage –I & 200 MW grid connected solar project at Khavda Stage –III as stand alone. Whereas Five Hydroelectric projects aggregating to 3134 MW are being executed by Subsidiaries / JV Companies of NHPC namely Pakal Dul HE Project (1000 MW), Kiru HE Project (624 MW) & Kwar HE Project (540 MW) in UT of J&K by CVPPL, Ratle HE Project (850 MW) in UT of J&K by RHPCL and Rangit-IV HE Project (120 MW) in Sikkim by JPCL.
In addition ten projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 7666 MW are Under Clearance Stage which includes seven hydro & one solar projects by NHPC on his own and three projects ( 1 in hydro & 2 in solar) in JV mode.
Further, Three Hydroelectric projects and Six Pumped Storage Project aggregating to a total installed capacity of 9030 MW are in Survey & Investigation Stage being undertaken by NHPC.
INITIATIVE BY NHPC IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
During the Year 2024-25, NHPC had a Income from sale of Power of Rs. 8920 Crore with a Net Profit of Rs. 3084 Crore.
Note: The aforesaid figures have been taken from the audited accounts/annual report of the respective financial year.
NHPC Ltd. (Formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.) was incorporated in 1975 under Companies Act, 1956. The company is mandated to plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient development of power in all its aspects through Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources in India and abroad. NHPC is a listed company on NSE and BSE after successfully concluding its IPO in 2009.
NHPC (standalone) has an authorized share capital of ₹ 17,500 crores, paid-up share capital of ₹ 10,045.03 crore and an investment base (Assets) of ₹ 87121.11 crore as on 31.03.2025.
NHPC's total installed capacity as on 01 July, 2025 is 8247.18 MW including 1681.70 MW in Joint Venture, comprising 7771.20 MW from 23 Hydro Power Stations, 425.98 MW from five Solar Power Project and 50 MW from a Wind Power Project. NHPC's hydro share of 7771.20 MW comes to about 16.21% of the country’s total installed Hydro capacity of 47928.16 MW.
NHPC including its JVs/ Subsidiaries is presently engaged in the construction of 16 projects aggregating to a total capacity of 9789.72 MW, which includes three hydroelectric projects i.e. Subansiri Lower HEP (2000 MW) & Dibang Multipurpose Project (2880 MW) in Arunachal Pradesh and Teesta-VI HE Project (500 MW) in Sikkim and Seven Solar Projects totalling 1275.72 MW being undertaken under MNRE, CPSU scheme in Gujarat(600 MW), Rajasthan(85.72 MW) & Andhra Pradesh(100MW), 40 MW Ganjam Solar Project by NHPC, 50 MW floating solar project West Kallada in Kerala, 200 MW grid connected solar project at Khavda Stage –I & 200 MW grid connected solar project at Khavda Stage –III as stand alone. Whereas Five Hydroelectric projects aggregating to 3134 MW are being executed by Subsidiaries / JV Companies of NHPC namely Pakal Dul HE Project (1000 MW), Kiru HE Project (624 MW) & Kwar HE Project (540 MW) in UT of J&K by CVPPL, Ratle HE Project (850 MW) in UT of J&K by RHPCL and Rangit-IV HE Project (120 MW) in Sikkim by JPCL.
In addition ten projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 7666 MW are Under Clearance Stage which includes seven hydro & one solar projects by NHPC on his own and three projects ( 1 in hydro & 2 in solar) in JV mode.
Further, Three Hydroelectric projects and Six Pumped Storage Project aggregating to a total installed capacity of 9030 MW are in Survey & Investigation Stage being undertaken by NHPC.
INITIATIVE BY NHPC IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
- NHPC having been designated by MNRE as a ‘Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA)’ is facilitating the development of different technology based RE Projects in line with the yearly Bidding Calendar. Projects aggregating to 27650 MW are under various stages by NHPC as Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA).
- NHPC has been nominated as one of the BESS Implementing Agency (BIA) along with NTPC & SJVN. Further, BESS capacity to the tune of 1500MWh has been allocated to NHPC under the CPSU component.
- The Government of India has approved the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna on 29th February, 2024 for saturation of rooftop solarization of Central / State Govt. buildings and to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity & empower residential households to generate their own electricity. NHPC Limited has been given the mandate for solarization of Government buildings in five allocated states and eight Central Ministries for taking up installation and coverage of roof top solar capacity in mission mode. NHPC has further entrusted the Roof Top Solar installation works to ‘NHPC Renewable Energy Limited’ (NHPC REL).
- NHPC has also taken initiatives for development of Green Hydrogen Technology, wherein one 25 KWe capacity Pilot Green Hydrogen Project at Leh and 2 pilot green hydrogen-based e-mobility projects (one at Kargil, Leh and one at Chamba, Himachal Pradesh) are under implementation. These projects are anticipated to be commissioned by F.Y. 2025-26.
During the Year 2024-25, NHPC had a Income from sale of Power of Rs. 8920 Crore with a Net Profit of Rs. 3084 Crore.
Note: The aforesaid figures have been taken from the audited accounts/annual report of the respective financial year.
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