NTPC plans 200 MW wind energy project in Kerala- signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Kerala

National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC), the largest state-owned power generating company in India,  has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with government of Kerala to plan and develop around 200 MW Wind Energy based Power Projects in the State.NTPC will build this wind power project on Build, Own & Operate (BOO) basis using state-of-the-art technology subject to establishment of techno-commercial viability.

NTPC, the state own power generation company, has informed Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that the Company has signed an MOU with Government of Kerala on July 18, 2011, with the objective to plan and develop around 200 MW Wind Energy based Power Projects in the State of Kerala in association with Government of Kerala.

NTPC will develop this project in a phase manner. Out of total 200 MW, first 80MW wind energy projects will be developed on fast track basis at Ramakkalmadu by NTPC.