Tata Power Renewables commissions 100 MW solar projects in UP

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a 100% subsidiary of Tata Power, announced commissioning of two solar power projects of 50 MW each at Prayagraj and Banda in Uttar Pradesh.

The plants are expected to generate more than 221.26 million units annually. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has already been signed between TPREL and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited, (UPPCL), Lucknow for these two projects.

Approximately 1,59,600 modules were used in the project at Prayagraj and the installation is expected to reduce 91,137 lakh tonnes of carbon emission every year. For the smooth implementation, installation of 16 Inverters, 103.25 KM of DC cable and 4,87,080  man hours were used in the project.

Similarly, at Banda, 1,67,440 modules were used over 236 acres of land, with 16 invertors using 3,35,000 man hours. The plants at Prayagraj and Banda are expected to reduce 1,77,037 lakh tonnes of carbon emission annually.

Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power said, “The commissioning of solar PV projects in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj and Banda has strengthened our position as a leading renewable energy company, and we will continue to contribute to the country’s sustainable energy growth.”