Tata Power Solar has commissioned a 450-mw solar power plant for Brookfield Renewables India.
In a release, Tata Power Solar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, said that it has commissioned a 450-mw (DC) capacity solar plant for Brookfield Renewable India, in Rajasthan.
The installation involved the setting up of 800,000 solar modules and the project was commissioned in a record time of seven months.
The project will annually produce over 800 GWh of clean energy and will help avoid up to 600,000 tons of annual CO2 emissions, the release noted.
EPC skills
For the EPC contract of this project, Tata Power Solar used 535 Wp and 540 Wp bifacial modules on a large scale. For smooth execution of the project, tractors and back loaders were used to support the frames, handle modules and higher capacity equipment. On-site infrastructure support and amenities were provided to the project workers to ensure improved productivity at site and speedier execution of the project.
Major EPC player
Commenting on the project commissioning, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power, said, “We are pleased to have completed the solar plant for Brookfield Renewables India in Rajasthan in record time. This project not only underlines our commitment to promoting sustainable energy adoption but also fortifies our position as a major EPC player in the country.”
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A step forward
Ashish Khanna, President – Renewables, Tata Power, added, “Investing in clean, efficient energy reduces emissions and accelerates climate action. The completion of the Brookfield Renewables India project is another step forward in our efforts to advance the country’s sustainable energy aspirations.”
Nearing 10 GW
With the commissioning this project, the total utility-scale solar project portfolio of Tata Power Solar, as EPC contractor, touches 9.7 GWp.
Featured photograph (source: brookfield.com) is for representation only
