NTPC to Invest INR 80,000 Crore in Renewable Energy Projects in Telangana

The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has announced plans to invest around INR 80,000 crore in solar and wind power projects across Telangana, signalling a major boost for the state’s renewable energy ambitions.

High-Level Meeting with CM

NTPC Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Gurdeep Singh, along with his team, met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at his residence in Jubilee Hills on Saturday. The meeting was also attended by Principal Secretary for Energy Navin Mittal.

During the discussion, the NTPC leadership highlighted Telangana’s clean energy potential, particularly in floating solar projects, estimating a capacity of 6,700 megawatts in the state.

Welcoming the investment proposal, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy assured NTPC of full government cooperation. “Telangana is committed to creating a favourable environment for clean energy development,” he said, adding that the state will facilitate swift clearances and necessary infrastructure support.

Telangana’s Renewable Energy Targets

The NTPC proposal aligns closely with Telangana’s recently unveiled renewable energy policy, which lays out ambitious capacity targets for the coming decade. By 2030, the state aims to add 20,000 MW of renewable energy and storage capacity.  Telangana plans to develop a cumulative renewable energy ecosystem exceeding 30.5 GW, encompassing solar, wind, energy storage, and distributed generation sources, and to more than 47 GW by the financial year 2035.

For its clean commute sector, Telangana aims to install 6,000 EV charging stations by FY 2030, with the number set to double to 12,000 by FY 2035.

Current Renewable Landscape in Telangana

As of July 31, 2025, Telangana’s total installed solar capacity stands at over 5 GW, with ground-mounted solar contributing about 4,360 MW - roughly 87% of the total. 

The state is also taking steps to expand rooftop solar adoption. Recently, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu directed the installation of solar power plants on all government buildings, including educational institutions, to further accelerate the clean energy transition.