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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
NTPC of Odisha has recently completed the testing of the second unit of how many MW capacity at Darlipali?
A
400 MW
B
800 MW
C
1200 MW
D
1600 MW
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The project involves the construction of 4, 800MW coal based thermal power plant on 648ha of land in six units under three phases with each having 1, 600MW (2x800MW) capacity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Its planned capacity of 1600 MW (2x800 MW). operational since December 2019. Operational since October 1, 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -Synopsis. NTPC has planned to have a total renewable energy (RE) capacity of 35 gigawatts (GW) by 2027 and is expected to generate 10 billion units (BU) of green energy in 2022-23.

Detailed explanation-4: -Capacity. Its planned capacity is 3200 MW (4x800 MW). The land for the project is already acquired and the foundation stone for the project was laid in February 2014. NTPC Limited awarded the EPC contract to BHEL for this project.

Detailed explanation-5: -Thermal power plants contribute the largest proportion of electricity into the national power grid of India. There are three kinds of thermal power plants in India with a total installed capacity of 221, 802.59 MW.

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