NTPC logs 21.7% growth in power generation during Q1FY23

Current Context: State-run NTPC and its group companies recorded 104.4 billion units (BU) generation in the first quarter from April to June 2022.

• In June 2022, generation was 34.8 BU, higher by 29.3% compared to 26.9 BU in June 2021.
• Besides Overall Plant Load Factor of NTPC Coal stations increased to 80% in 2022 compared to 69% earlier.
• Apart from that NTPC is also aiming 10% reduction in net energy intensity by 2032.
• NTPC has become India’s first energy company to declare its energy compact goals as part of the UN High-level Dialogue on Energy (HLDE).
• Besides power generation, NTPC has diversified into producing energy through cleaner and greener sources such as hydro, wind, solar, and green hydrogen solutions.

Question:

Q.1 As per recent report, NTPC registered _________growth in power generation during Q1-FY23?
a. 30%
b. 45%
c. 21%
d. 55%