2 X 50MW solar projects successfully commissions by Tata Power arm in Uttar Pradesh

By Electrical Project Today Last updated Jan 19, 2022

2 X 50MW solar projects successfully commissions by Tata Power arm in Uttar Pradesh — Including this 100 MW capacity, the renewable capacity in operation for Tata Power has increased to 3,055 MW, with 2,123 MW of solar and 932 MW of wind.

(EPT): Tata Power on Monday announced its wholly owned subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has commissioned two solar power projects of 50 MW capacity at Prayagraj and Banda in Uttar Pradesh.

“The landmark projects have been completed by TPREL within the agreed timelines inspite of Covid challenges. The plants are expected to generate more than 221.26 million units annually,” Tata Power said in a release.

It said that approximately 1,59,600 modules were used in the project at Prayagraj and the installation is expected to reduce 91,137 lakh tons of carbon emission every year.

“Similarly, at Banda, 1,67,440 modules were used over 236 acres of land, with 16 inverters using 3,35,000 man hours. The plants at Prayagraj and Banda are expected to reduce 1,77,037 lakh tons of carbon emission annually,” it added.

With the addition of this 100 MW capacity, the renewable capacity in operation for Tata Power has increased to 3,055 MW, with 2,123 MW of solar and 932 MW of wind. The company has another 1,854 MW of renewable projects under various stages of implementation.

Tata Power MD and CEO Praveer Sinha said. “The commissioning of solar PV projects in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj and Banda has strengthened our position as a leading renewable energy company, and we will continue to contribute to the country’s sustainable energy growth,”

Despite the various COVID-19 challenges faced by the industry, TPREL through Tata Power’s EPC arm Tata Power Solar Systems Limited has successfully completed the project within the project timelines due to its excellent project execution experience and capabilities.

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has already been signed between TPREL and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited, (UPPCL), Lucknow for both projects.

With the addition of 100MW, the renewables capacity in operation for Tata Power will be 3055 MW with 2123MW of Solar and 932MW of wind. Tata Power total renewable capacity is 4909 MW with another 1854MW of renewable projects under various stages of implementation.