The new supercritical 800-MW unit of the Dr. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS) began commercial operation on December 20 (Wednesday).
It is capable of generating up to 19.20 Million Units (MU) per day, which is equivalent to almost 10% of the total power demand in the State. With this unit, the thermal power generation capacity of AP-Genco and AP Power Development Company Limited has increased to 6,610 MW from from 5,810 MW.
AP-Genco Managing Director K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu participated as chief guest in the programme.
