Tata Power Solar Commissions India's Largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage project in Chhattisgarh

- The project comprises 100 MW Solar PV Project coupled with120 MWh Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System

- To generate an estimated 243.53 million units of energy annually and reduce carbon footprint of 4.87 million tonnes of CO2 in 25 years

- The cutting-edge bifacial mono crystalline technology was used in the project

 

National, 12th March 2024: Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a fully integrated solar company in India and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has successfully commissioned the country’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project that comprises 100 MW Solar PV Project coupled with 120 MWh Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh.

 

TPSSL bagged this ? 945 crore project on EPC basis from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) in December 2021. The order scope included engineering, design, supply, construction, erection, testing, O&M and commissioning of the projects.

 

The TPSSL team displayed exceptional project execution and engineering prowess during the project execution, which faced various challenges such as unsuitable full hard rock soil conditions, and remote location. In spite of these, the project was completed in the stipulated time frame. The cutting-edge Bifacial Mono Crystalline technology was used for 239,685 modules in the project.

 

Mr. Deepesh Nanda, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, said, "The successful commissioning of the largest solar and battery storage project for SECI, reflects the technical expertise and project execution skills of Tata Power Solar. This will ensure round-the-clock green energy and accelerate the renewable energy transition through innovative solutions."

 

The project is expected to generate an estimated 243.53 million units of energy annually and reduce carbon footprint of 4.87 million tonnes in 25 years, contributing significantly to India's renewable energy goals. This achievement echoes the constant pursuit of excellence and collaborative spirit as the BESS for the project was supplied by Tata AutoComp Systems Limited.

 

Shri R. P. Gupta, IAS, Chairman & MD, SECI, said, “We are committed to leverage latest technology in the renewable energy segment and this project supports the country’s energy transition vision. The project has been delivered on time by Tata Power Solar that will help in providing 24x7 renewable power."

 

TPSSL has established itself as one of the leaders in the solar energy sector, with a successful track record of executing large-scale projects. The company's solar EPC portfolio includes more than 12.8 GWp of ground-mount utility-scale, over 2 GW of rooftop and distributed ground-mounted systems. The company's solar EPC portfolio includes more than 12.8 GWp of ground-mount utility-scale, over 2 GW of rooftop and distributed ground-mounted systems, and over one lakh solar water pumps. Over the years, TPSSL has been a key player in promoting solar rooftop installations, particularly in the commercial and industrial segments, with compelling economic benefits

 

 

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. Additionally, the company’s 4.3 GW cells and module manufacturing plant, TP Solar has completed the construction of a 4 GW module manufacturing facility. Along with module, solar cell has commenced commercial production from the 2GW solar cell line. 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 10.9 GW (PPA capacity is 8.8 GW) including 5.5 GW projects under various stages of implementation and its operational capacity is 5.4 GW, which includes 4.4 GW solar and 1 GW wind.  Presently, the company’s solar EPC portfolio is more than 15 GWp of ground-mount utility-scale, over 2.5 GW 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:

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 15.6 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 6.7 GW of clean energy generation, constituting 43% of its total capacity. Committed to achieving carbon neutrality before 2045, Tata Power has successfully partnered with public and private entities across India's generation, transmission, and distribution sectors, serving approximately 12.5 million customers nationwide.