Tata Power Renewables Surpasses 7 GW Operational Capacity with 100 MW Project Commissioning
Tata Power Renewables has commissioned a 100 MW solar project in Tamil Nadu, pushing its operational capacity past 7 GW and its total utility portfolio to 12.3 GW. The project will supply clean energy to TP Solar, Tata Electronics, and Tata Realty, offsetting 1.5 lakh tonnes of CO₂ annually. An additional 5.3 GW is under development.
The commissioning of a 100 MW project and expansion of the renewable portfolio are positive developments that enhance the company's market position in clean energy, contributing to its overall business strategy and sustainability goals.
The announcement details a significant expansion of operational renewable energy capacity and the commissioning of a new project, which is positive for the company's growth and contribution to clean energy targets.
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has successfully commissioned its 100 MW Group Captive Solar Project (TNGC -2) in Kayathar, Tamil Nadu. This commissioning brings TPREL's total utility portfolio to 12.3 GW and its operational capacity to over 7 GW.
The project will supply clean power to TP Solar Limited (40.625 MW), Tata Electronics Private Limited (53.125 MW), and Tata Realty And Infrastructure Limited (6.25 MW), supporting the Tata Group's decarbonisation goals. It is designed to generate 240.63 million units (MUs) of clean electricity annually and offset approximately 1.5 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emissions per annum.
A notable feature of this project is the deployment of India's first Flexible Terrain Compatible (FTC) Single Axis Tracker technology for a Tata project, utilizing 2,61,660 Mono PERC bifacial solar modules to maximize energy generation and operational efficiency.
TPREL's current operational capacity includes over 5.7 GW of solar and 1.3 GW of wind energy assets. The company has an additional 5.3 GW of solar and wind projects under development, slated for commissioning over the next 6 to 24 months. This expansion reinforces TPREL's leadership in India's renewable energy sector and its commitment to supporting the country's target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
A plain-language summary of a public exchange filing by Tata Power Company Limited. Read the original for the full detail.