Tata Power Renewables commissions 300 MW Solar plant in Gujarat; sets up India's largest single-axis solar tracker system

4 Apr 2022 , 11:07 AM

Tata Power Renewables Energy Ltd (TPREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power has commissioned a 300 MW project in Dholera, Gujarat. It is India’s largest single-axis solar tracker system.

The project will generate 774 MUs annually. Along with this, it will reduce approximately 7,04,340 MT/year of carbon emission. The installation entails 8,73,012 nos. of Monocrystalline PV Modules. The project was commissioned well within the stipulated timeline.

Despite the various COVID-19 challenges faced by the industry, TPREL through Tata Power’s EPC arm Tata Power Solar Systems Limited has completed the project within the project timelines due to its excellent project execution capabilities and experience. Tata Power managed customized installation, basis the geographical locations and land conditions. The total area used for the installation is 1320 Acre divided into six different plots of 220 acres each.

Speaking about the commissioning of the project, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, said “Commissioning of India's largest single-axis solar tracker system of 300 MW Solar plant at Dholera in Gujarat within the set timelines is a proud moment for Tata Power. Our technical expertise and project execution skills will further solidify our position in the solar EPC space and help India lead the way in renewable energy growth."

With the addition of 300 MW, the renewables capacity in operation for Tata Power will now be 3,400 MW with 2,468 MW of Solar and 932 MW of Wind. Tata Power’s total Renewable capacity is 5,020 MW including 1,620 MW of Renewable projects under various stages of implementation.

Tata Power Company is currently trading at Rs249.15 up by Rs3.75 or 1.53% from its previous closing of Rs245.40 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs247.35 and has touched intraday high and low of Rs250.95 and Rs246.10 respectively.