Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) on Sunday successfully synchronised the eighth and the latest power generation unit of the Dr. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS) near Vijayawada with the electrical grid.
This was done after completion of all commissioning activities and tests. The 800 Mega Watt (MW) unit, built on 80 acres, is likely to become commercially operational by the last week of July.
In a subsequent meeting, special chief secretary to government (Energy Department) and APGENCO chairman K. Vijayanand and APGENCO managing director K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu congratulated Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and other stakeholders.