NHPC’s Upcoming Power Projects: Capacity & Commissioning Timeline (2025–2035)

India’s clean energy transition is picking up pace, and NHPC (India’s largest hydropower producer) is leading the charge. With 8,140 MW already operational, NHPC is building nearly 9,900 MW of new capacity in hydro and solar projects. This blog explores the upcoming projects, their commissioning timelines, and how NHPC’s capacity will grow until 2035.

🔋 Current Installed Capacity

  • 8,140 MW (as of 2025)

    • Hydro: 7,771 MW

    • Solar & Wind: 369 MW

📊 Projects Under Construction & Commissioning Schedule

Project Name State/UT Installed Capacity (MW) Expected Commissioning
300 MW Solar (CPSE Scheme) Rajasthan 300 August 2025 (partial 107 MW in Apr 2025)
100 MW Solar (CPSE Scheme) Andhra Pradesh 100 December 2025
Rangit-IV Hydro (3x40) Sikkim 120 FY 2025-26 (Q3)
600 MW Solar (CPSE Scheme) Gujarat 600 November 2026
Subansiri Lower Hydro (8x250) Assam/Arunachal Pradesh 2000 FY 2026-27 (Q1)
Kiru Hydro (4x156) J&K 624 FY 2026-27 (Q2)
Pakal Dul Hydro (4x250) J&K 1000 FY 2026-27 (Q2)
Teesta-VI Hydro (4x125) Sikkim 500 FY 2027-28 (Q3)
Kwar Hydro (4x135) J&K 540 FY 2027-28 (Q3)
Ratle Hydro (4x205+30) J&K 850 FY 2028-29 (Q3)
Dibang Hydro (12x240) Arunachal Pradesh 2880 FY 2031-32 (Q4)
Other Solar Projects (50 MW Kerala, 40 MW Odisha, 200+200 MW Gujarat) Kerala, Odisha, Gujarat 490 Sept 2025 – Mar 2026

📅 Timeline of Capacity Growth (2025–2035)

  • 2025 → 8,540 MW (with Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh solar additions)

  • 2026 → 9,260 MW (with Rangit-IV Hydro & Gujarat Solar)

  • 2027 → 12,884 MW (Subansiri, Kiru, Pakal Dul)

  • 2028 → 13,924 MW (Teesta-VI & Kwar)

  • 2029 → 14,774 MW (Ratle Hydro)

  • 2032 → 17,654 MW (Dibang Hydro)

  • 2035 → Steady at 17,654 MW (unless new projects announced)

📈 Visual Timeline

The chart below illustrates NHPC’s commissioning roadmap from 2025 to 2035, showing cumulative capacity growth.




🌍 Key Takeaways

  • Doubling Capacity: From 8.1 GW (2025) to nearly 17.7 GW (2032).

  • Biggest Contributor: Dibang Hydro (2,880 MW) will be a game-changer.

  • Near-term Action: Solar in Rajasthan (Aug 2025) and Rangit-IV Hydro (2026).

  • Balanced Growth: Mix of solar and hydro ensures reliability + sustainability.

✅ By 2035, NHPC will remain a central pillar in India’s renewable landscape, powering homes, industries, and the economy with clean energy.

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