Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has commissioned its 300 MW solar project for Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in Koppal, Karnataka. The project was developed by TP Saurya, a wholly owned subsidiary of TPREL.
Project Details
- Capacity: 300 MW solar project
- Location: Koppal, Karnataka
- Power Offtaker: Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
- Annual Generation: 810 million units (MUs) of renewable energy
- Emissions Reduction: Expected to mitigate 103,820 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually
Technology Features
- Deployment of Solar Trackers enabling solar modules to track sun movement for optimized energy generation
- Use of TP580HG10NB bifacial modules
- Combination of advanced tracking technology and high-efficiency bifacial modules supports efficient site utilization
Workforce Diversity
The project features significant workforce diversity with approximately 16 women professionals (nearly 40% of workforce) contributing in key roles including Site Managers and Site Engineers, supporting technical execution, engineering and team management.
Capacity Impact
With the addition of this project, TPREL's total renewable utility capacity has reached 12 GW, comprising:
- 7.2 GW operational capacity (5.8 GW solar + 1.3 GW wind)
- 4.9 GW under various stages of implementation
Corporate Context
The Tata Power Company Limited is a vertically integrated power company with total operational and under-construction capacity surpassing 26 GW, including approximately 17.7 GW of clean and green energy capacity. The company serves over 13 million customers across its distribution businesses and has established 4.9 GW of integrated solar cell and module manufacturing capacity.