Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited signs 350 MW Solar Projects

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited reinforces its commitment to renewable energy with purchase agreements for 350 MW of solar projects, playing a key role in meeting the state's energy targets and helping to reduce CO2 emissions.

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The 200 MW Phase 9 solar project will generate 536 million units of energy The 150 MW Phase 7 solar project will generate 389 million units of energy.

Solar Energy Expansion: TPREL Commits to State Targets

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a leading player in the renewable energy sector and a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed two major Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) for the commissioning of two solar power projects, 200 MW and 150 MW, respectively. Located in Maharashtra, these 200 MW and 150 MW projects will play a crucial role in meeting the state’s renewable energy targets. These initiatives also mark an important milestone in the country’s efforts to accelerate the adoption of renewable energies and combat climate change.

The 200 MW and 150 MW solar power plants are scheduled for commissioning by mid-2025, and will generate a significant amount of clean energy each year and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 4,28,800 tonnes and 3,11,200 tonnes per year respectively.

Under the agreement, TPREL will supply clean, sustainable electricity to MSEDCL, making a significant contribution to the state’s renewable energy targets.up to 930 MW with MSEDCL, of which 334 MW is currently supplied and 596 MW balanced will be commissioned over the next 12 to 18 months. TPREL’s total renewable energy capacity to date stands at 783 MW with an installed capacity of 4,118 MW (Solar – 3,136 MW & Wind – 982 MW) and 3665 MW under various stages of implementation, including the current 350 MW.

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