Tata Power commissions 300 MW solar project in Karnataka

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, announced on Thursday that it has successfully commissioned a 300 MW solar project in Koppal, Karnataka. This project will supply renewable energy to the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

According to the company's official statement, the project will generate 810 million units (MUs) of renewable energy annually. This project will help reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1,03,820 tonnes every year, further strengthening India's transition towards clean energy. The role of women in the implementation of this project has been significant. Out of the total employees working on-site, nearly 40 percent, or 16 women professionals, handled key responsibilities such as site manager and site engineer. Their contribution in the fields of technical implementation and engineering demonstrates the growing participation of women in India's renewable energy sector.

With the addition of this new project, the total renewable utility capacity of Tata Power Renewable Energy has reached 12 gigawatts (GW). Currently, 7.2 gigawatts of this capacity is operational, which includes 5.8 gigawatts of solar and 1.3 gigawatts of wind power. Additionally, projects with a capacity of approximately 4.9 gigawatts are currently in various stages of implementation.