Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has commissioned 120-mw solar project at Mesanka, Gujarat.
The project will generate 305,247 MWh of electricity annually that will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), a Gujarat government enterprise.
Solidifying its position
Speaking on the project commissioning, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power, said “We are proud to announce the commissioning of the 120-mw solar project at Mesanka, Gujarat within a short span of five months. We have solidified our position as a major renewable energy player with unmatched prowess across the solar EPC value chain and are committed to continuing our steadfast efforts to help India achieve its clean energy goals.”
Thin-film glass
An official company released said that approximately 3.81 lakh modules were used and the project will reduce up to 1.03 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions, annually. A thin-film glass on glass modules of various wattages and harnesses of capacity 440Wp to 460Wp have been used in the project, the release said.
Impact on capacity
With this addition of this 120 mw, the renewables capacity in operation for Tata Power now stands at 3,520 mw, including 2,588 mw of solar and 932 mw of wind. Also, Tata Power’s total renewable energy capacity now stands at 4,920 mw that comprises 1,400 mw of projects under various stages of implementation.
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Reaffirming commitment
“Renewable energy is the future. Every project Tata Power Renewables execute further fortifies our position as one of the leading renewable energy players in the country. Our expert project execution team comes with significant experience in handling unique and demanding projects. Hence, we see each challenge as new learning to push our boundaries. We feel proud to commission the 120-mw project at Mesanka, Gujarat as it reasserts our commitment to a sustainable tomorrow.” added Ashish Khanna, President – Renewables, Tata Power
