Power Giant NTPC Targets 244 GW by 2037 with Rs 7 Lakh Cr Investment

• NTPC plans a massive 244 GW installed capacity expansion by 2037.
• The expansion will require a capital expenditure of approximately Rs 7 lakh crore.
• NTPC is India's largest power generator, meeting one-fourth of the country's electricity demand.
• Its operational capacity recently exceeded 85,000 MW, with new solar additions.
• Expansion plans include energy storage, nuclear power, green hydrogen, and chemicals.

Why It Matters: NTPC plans a massive Rs 7 lakh crore investment to expand its power capacity to 244 GW by 2037.