May 21, 2024 05:36 (IST)
Tata Power reiterates its commitment to renewable energy generation
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): Tata Power, an integrated power company on Tuesday announced the successful commissioning of the final 8 MW of the 32 MW wind farm at Girijashankarwadi in Maharashtra.
The wind farm uses the 2 MW wind turbine from Kenersys India. With this commissioning, Tata Power’s total wind generation capacity stands at 470.6 MW, with wind farms located across five states - Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Tata Power has developed this project through its 100 per cent subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL).
TPREL also has a further 300 MW of wind capacity under development and construction in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The wind farm is expected to generate approximately 62 MUs per year which will be procured by Tata Power-Distribution towards fulfillment of its Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO). With this commissioning, Tata Power’s total generation capacity stands at 8623 MW.
Speaking on the commissioning, Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Tata Power stated, “We are delighted to announce the commissioning of our wind project at Girijashankarwadi. Wind energy is an important part of our renewable energy portfolio and we aim to add 150-200 MW annually. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint through the generation of 20- 25 % of our total capacity through clean and renewable energy sources. We would like to thank the Government of Maharashtra, the local community and authorities and all our stakeholders for the support extended in setting up this wind power project at Girijashankarwadi.”
Tata Power’s 470 MW wind portfolio and its 56 MW solar portfolio make it the largest Renewable Utility player in India, thus reiterating Tata Power’s commitment to renewable energy generation in India.
The company’s strategy emphasises the development of clean energy generation with 1210 MW from renewable sources to balance the carbon emissions from fossil fuel based generation capacity while contributing towards energy security of the country.
Tata Power currently has four of its renewable projects registered under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) program by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These projects include 50.4 MW Wind project at Gadag, 50.4 MW Wind project at Khandke and 50.4 MW Wind project at Samana in Maharashtra. The fourth project is the 25 MW Solar project at Mithapur, Gujarat.
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
Akzo Nobel India Q4FY24 PAT grows 14% to Rs 109 cr Mon, May 20 2024
Car Insurance Add-Ons You Should Always Opt When Buying A New Car Sat, May 18 2024
JSW Steel Q4FY24 PAT drops 64% YoY to Rs 1,299 cr Sat, May 18 2024
Wipro’s Chief Operating Officer Amit Choudhary resigns, Sanjeev Jain to replace him Sat, May 18 2024
Bandhan Bank Q4FY24 net profit falls 94% to Rs 54.63 cr on higher provisioning, NII up 16% YoY; dividend declared Sat, May 18 2024
India must boost manufacturing to increase share in global value chains: FM Sitharaman Fri, May 17 2024