Tata Power reports increase in generation capacity

The company, together with all its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities, has an installed generation capacity of 9432 MW (as of August, 2016)  compared to 8669 MW in FY16 mainly due to commissioning of 44 MW Lahori wind farm project in Madhya Pradesh and its Cennergi (Pty) unit achieving commercial operations of its wind farms, the 134 MW Amakhala Emoyeni and 95 MW Tsitsikamma, said the release.

The company generates power from various fuel sources such as thermal (coal, gas and oil), hydroelectric power, renewable energy (wind and solar) and waste heat recovery, thereby, reinforcing its position as the largest integrated power company in India, the company said.

The company has a significant presence in the clean energy space with a gross installed capacity of 1996 MW.

According to the company, overall in Q1 FY17, it continued its robust operations with Maithon Power station generating 1845 MUs.

Standalone generation for the quarter stood at 3163 MUs.

Trombay Thermal Power generated 1789 MUs.

Jojobera Thermal Power Station generated 698 MUs and Haldia reported generation of 184 MUs.

Industrial Energy Limited reported generation of 546 MUs and TPREL, the renewable energy arm of Tata Power, generated 144 MUs in Q1 that includes clean and green energy sources (Wind & Solar).

Total consolidated generation stood at 11,122 MUs.

Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Tata Power, said, "Tata Power has and will continue to be a part of India’s growth story. We have, in this quarter, spread our footprint across the country, also commissioned plants in international geographies with a special focus on the renewables. We are confident that in the next few years we will have greater contribution towards the Government and consumers’ vision of ‘Power for All’.”