Coal power projects at NTPC exceed daily target
Coal power projects operated by NTPC generated 1,095.12 MU on May 26, 2026, outperforming the daily programme of 1,024.11 MU by 71.01 MU. CEA Sub-Report 8 placed this performance against monitored capacity of 60,007.23 MW and available capacity of 52,033.88 MW. Coal power projects in the Western Region contributed 360.25 MU, while Eastern Region NTPC stations contributed 348.32 MU. Northern Region contributed 216.25 MU and Southern Region contributed 155.31 MU. EnergylineIndia.com highlights this update for readers tracking Power generation capacity and News on Indian power sector. The daily outperformance is important, but the cumulative picture remains mixed. FY-to-date NTPC actual generation stood at 57,191.56 MU against a programme of 59,157.86 MU, reflecting a 3.32% shortfall. Coal power projects should be analysed through regional generation, available capacity and cumulative variance. This data is useful for utilities, fuel planners, traders and analysts. Coal power projects at NTPC continue to anchor daily system supply. Coal power projects on May 26 showed strong daily output, even though FY-to-date performance remained below programme, NTPC Generation, Coal Power, CEA Data, Thermal Generation, Power Sector.











