DVC clocks 40,103 MU in FY26 with record 33.3 MU solar and 6 MMT captive coal output
Damodar Valley Corporation delivered a strong FY2025-26 operating performance.
Total power generation stood at 40,103 MU.
This included 39,719 MU from thermal generation.
Hydel generation contributed 351 MU.
Solar generation reached a record 33.3 MU.
This was the highest solar generation in DVC’s history.
Thermal backbone
Thermal generation remained the core of DVC’s supply portfolio.
The corporation generated 39,719 MU from thermal stations during FY26.
This reflects sustained output from its coal-based fleet.
DVC remains a key supplier to the industrial belt across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and its command area.
Its thermal fleet continues to support baseload power supply in the Eastern Region.
Hydel outperformance
DVC’s hydel generation stood at 351 MU.
This was higher than the target of 280 MU.
The outperformance is notable because hydel generation is highly dependent on water availability and seasonal conditions.
A stronger hydel year improves supply flexibility.
It also helps reduce dependence on costlier replacement power during certain periods.
Record solar output
Solar generation reached 33.3 MU.
This was the highest solar output ever recorded by DVC.
The number remains small compared with its thermal generation base.
However, it shows that DVC’s renewable portfolio is beginning to contribute more meaningfully.
Solar projects on DVC land and real estate are now becoming part of its generation mix.
Captive coal production
DVC also achieved record coal excavation of 6 MMT from its Tubed captive mine in Latehar, Jharkhand.
This improves fuel security for the corporation.
Captive coal output reduces exposure to market volatility and supply disruptions.
It also strengthens the economics of DVC’s thermal fleet.
New coal mines
DVC has secured fresh coal mines with cumulative capacity of 53 MMT.
These include Mahuagarhi and Mandakini-B blocks.
The additional mine capacity gives DVC long-term coal security.
This is important as the corporation plans future supercritical units and continues to support baseload supply.
Grid modernisation
During the year, DVC also commissioned India’s first real-time ULDC Phase-III Load Despatch Centre.
This strengthens operational visibility and grid management.
A modern despatch centre is important for managing thermal, hydel, and renewable generation together.
It also improves coordination with regional and state load despatch systems.
Eastern Region relevance
DVC’s performance is significant for the Eastern Region.
The region has faced forced outage stress during the summer period.
DVC’s reliable generation helps reduce the procurement burden on state DISCOMs.
It also supports industrial consumers in the manufacturing corridors of West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Stakeholder impact
State DISCOMs benefit from stable DVC supply.
Industrial users benefit from improved reliability and fuel-backed generation.
DVC’s captive mining performance supports cost control.
The record solar generation also signals gradual diversification toward cleaner generation.
Strategic message
DVC’s FY26 performance shows how a legacy public-sector utility can modernise while maintaining baseload strength.
The corporation generated 40,103 MU.
It posted record solar generation.
It achieved record captive coal excavation.
It also strengthened grid operations through real-time despatch infrastructure.
The next phase will depend on how DVC balances coal security, supercritical thermal expansion, solar scale-up, and regional grid reliability.
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