Tata Power Renewables commissions 120MW solar project in Gujarat

Mumbai, May 04: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a 100% subsidiary of Tata Power has commissioned 120MW solar project in Masenka, Gujarat. The landmark project will produce 305247 MWh annually for Gujarat Government (GUVNL). In the installation, approximately 3.81 lakhs modules were used and the project will reduce up to 1.03 lakh ton CO2 annually. A thin-film glass on glass modules of various wattages and harnesses of capacity 440Wp to 460Wp have been used in the project. 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 Masenka, 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." With this addition of 120 MW, the renewables capacity in operation for Tata Power now stands at 3,520 MW with 2,588 MW of Solar and 932 MW of Wind. "Renewable energy is the future. Every project Tata Power Renewables executes 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 120MW project at Masenka, Gujarat as it reasserts our commitment to a sustainable tomorrow.” added Ashish Khanna, President – Renewables, Tata Power. Tata Power’s total Renewable capacity is 4,920 MW including 1,400 MW of Renewable projects under various stages of implementation.