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National, May 14, 2026: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited (‘Tata Power’), has successfully implemented the first commercial rooftop solar project in the Union Territory of Ladakh, a 50 kWp installation at Hotel Barath in Leh, marking a significant milestone in the region’s transition towards clean and sustainable energy.
The project has been executed by Tata Power in collaboration with its channel partner Silk Route Energy and was inaugurated by Shri Rudra Goud P.T., IAS, Administrative Secretary, Power Development Department and New & Renewable Energy, UT Ladakh. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials including Shri Tsewang Paljor, Chief Engineer, LPDD; Tundup Spalzang, Superintending Engineer along with representatives from key trade and business bodies such as the All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALHGHA), ALTOA, ALGHA, Merchant Association, and officials from Tata Power Solar, Silk Route Energy, and other stakeholders.
The project is the culmination of sustained efforts over the past five years and stands as a strong model for clean energy adoption in Ladakh. It highlights the growing viability of rooftop solar solutions, supported by accessible financing avenues, including MSME-linked loan facilities, making the transition more practical and scalable for local businesses. TPREL has also collaborated closely with the All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALHGHA) to drive awareness and adoption, with several additional rooftop solar installations already in the pipeline.
The tourism sector, a key pillar of Ladakh’s economy, is set to benefit significantly from such initiatives. The integration of solar power into hospitality infrastructure enables hotels to optimise energy use while reducing operational costs and environmental impact, while also strengthening Ladakh’s positioning as a sustainable tourism destination.
This installation marks a significant step towards advancing Ladakh’s vision of becoming a carbon-neutral region, while accelerating the adoption of clean, renewable, and sustainable energy solutions. Rooftop solar systems offer a compelling combination of environmental and economic benefits, enabling consumers to lower long-term electricity costs while contributing meaningfully to the broader transition towards green energy.
With this milestone project, TPREL reinforces its commitment to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions, contributing to the Union Territory’s sustainable development goals and supporting India’s broader energy transition.
About Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited:
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) is a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited and is one of the country’s most significant renewable energy players. TPREL is a developer of renewable energy projects (including solar, wind, hybrid, round-the-clock (RTC), peak, floating solar, and storage systems including battery storage) that it owns, operates, and maintains. It also offers comprehensive green energy solutions for rural and urban areas like turnkey, EPC and O&M solutions for various business segments like utility-scale projects, solar rooftop, and solar pump systems. Alongside its extensive portfolio of renewable solutions, the company boasts a cutting-edge solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Bengaluru, with capacities of 530 MW for solar cells and 682 MW for modules. The company’s 4.3 GW cell and module manufacturing plant in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu is the country’s largest single-location cell and module manufacturing plant. In addition, TPREL also provides electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions across various segments and other advisory solutions across the renewable sector. As on date, TPREL’s total renewable utility capacity is 11.6 GW (PPA capacity is 9.3 GW) including 5.1 GW projects under various stages of implementation and its operational capacity is 6.5 GW, which includes 5.3 GW solar and 1.2 GW wind. Presently, the company’s solar EPC portfolio is more than 16.8 GWp of ground-mount utility-scale, around 4.5 GWp of rooftop and distributed ground-mounted systems. TPREL aims to provide energy access to millions of people across the country via its integrated green energy solutions. Know more: www.tatapowersolar.com
About Tata Power:
The Tata Power Company Limited, a leading integrated power company and a part of the Tata Group, India's largest multinational business conglomerate, owns a diversified portfolio of 16.3 GW. This portfolio spans the entire power value chain, from renewable and conventional energy generation to transmission, distribution, trading, storage solutions, and solar cell and module manufacturing. As a pioneer in India's clean energy transition, Tata Power has 7.5 GW of clean energy generation, constituting 46% of its total capacity. Committed to achieving Net Zero by 2045, Tata Power has successfully partnered with public and private entities across India's generation, transmission, and distribution sectors, serving ~13 million customers nationwide.
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