Description

NHPC Limited, an Indian enterprise established in 1975 and headquartered in Faridabad, is a prominent entity in the nation's electricity sector. Through its subsidiaries, the company's primary business involves generating and supplying power derived from diverse sources, including hydro, wind, and solar energy. It operates 24 power stations with a substantial installed capacity totaling 7071.2 megawatts. Beyond power production, NHPC offers a wide array of specialized consultancy services covering the entire lifecycle of energy projects. These services encompass everything from detailed river basin studies, feasibility assessments, and environmental impact analyses to cost engineering, project report development, regulatory clearances, and investment advice. The company also handles tendering for various works, contract management, equipment planning, construction oversight, quality assurance, and ongoing operation and maintenance. Furthermore, NHPC provides expertise in modernizing existing hydropower facilities, developing various renewable energy sources (hydro, tidal, wind, geothermal), acting as independent engineers, and delivering techno-commercial advisory, project execution, training, and IT solutions. In addition to these core activities, NHPC engages in project management, construction contracting, and power trading. Its generated electricity is sold in bulk to major clients, including state government utilities and private distribution companies. The company was previously known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.