Tata Power Renewable Energy signs PPA with SJVN to set up 460 MW FDRE project
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN Limited (SJVN), an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), for a 460 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Project.
The plant, designed to meet the 460 MW FDRE requirement, integrates solar, wind, and battery storage technologies to ensure efficient energy dispatch during peak hours, thereby stabilizing the grid. FDRE enables round-the-clock power supply, assisting Distribution Companies (Discoms) in fulfilling Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and Energy Storage Obligations (ESO).
Commenting on the partnership, Deepesh Nanda, CEO and Managing Director, TPREL, said, “This partnership with SJVN Limited will witness the deployment of best-in-class sustainable energy solutions from TPREL. It will go a long way in meeting the green energy objectives of SJVN Limited. By integrating diverse renewable energy sources and leveraging the importance of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE), the collaboration will ensure a dependable power supply and also actively contribute to India’s ambitious renewable energy targets.”
Pawan Varma, Executive Director (REIA & RTS) at SJVN Limited, said, “Through this partnership, we aim to leverage our combined expertise to drive innovation and support the nation’s transition towards clean energy.”
The plant is anticipated to generate approximately 3,000 MUs of power while offsetting around ~2200 Mn. Kgs of CO2 emissions annually, TPREL said.
