NTPC Ltd.

In order to smoothen out grid interruptions and improve performance of weak grids, NTPC has installed 110 KWp AC Microgrid Solar PV (a system that employs solar panels to generate electrical power) at NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) at Echotech II, Udyog Vihar, Greater Noida.

System architecture and centralized control has been designed in-house to monitor and control all generating sources, storage and loads. The system is designed to maximize the PV generation in case of grid interruptions. This type of Microgrid will be useful in places where grid is weak or absent.

NTPC is an Indian central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, engaged in the business of generation of electricity and allied activities.