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MERC rejects BEST’s petition to terminate Tata Power contract

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BEST petitioned the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to terminate its power purchase agreement with Tata Power‘s Trombay Unit 5, citing high energy charges ranging from Rs 8 to Rs 11 per unit.  BEST argued that these tariffs were burdening 1.08 million consumers in Mumbai. However, MERC dismissed the plea, highlighting transmission constraints in sourcing power from outside Mumbai, necessitating Tata Power’s embedded generation for a secure supply. During a recent bidding, Sai Wardha Power…

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Tata Power secures LoI from RECPDCL for power transmission project

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Tata Power Limited has received a letter of intent (LoI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, to acquire the special purpose vehicle (SPV) ERES-XXXIX Power Transmission Limited.  The project, to be developed on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis, will offer transmission services for 35 years starting from the commercial operation date scheduled for December 31, 2027. The project includes the construction of a 2×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV gas-insulated switchgear…

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JSW, Tata Power, Avaada, Juniper win MSEDCL’s 1,650 MW wind-solar auction

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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has selected JSW Neo Energy, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), Avaada Energy, and Juniper Green Energy as the winners of its 1,650 MW wind-solar hybrid auction. These companies will supply power on a long-term basis from grid-connected intrastate projects. JSW Neo secured 600 MW, including 400 MW under the greenshoe option, while Tata Power won 400 MW, with 200 MW under the greenshoe option. Avaada Energy was awarded…

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Tata Power among four bidders shortlisted for ERES-XXXIX

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Tata Power has qualified as one of the four bidders for the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme – XXXIX (ERES-XXXIX), a key interstate transmission system (ISTS) project in Odisha. Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) shortlisted Tata Power, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), Sterlite Power, and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. The selected bidders will have their initial price bids opened, followed by…

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Tata Power signs Rs 1.2 trillion pact with Rajasthan

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Tata Power has signed an MoU with the Rajasthan government, committing Rs 1.2 trillion to the state’s power sector, including Rs 750 billion in green energy.  The agreement, formalized at the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Investor Meet on 30 September 2024, outlines a 10-year plan to transform Rajasthan into a power surplus state with 24/7 clean and reliable energy. The investment will focus on renewable energy, transmission, distribution, nuclear power, EV charging, and rooftop installations.  Key allocations…

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Tata Power-DDL receives 20-year patent for self-regenerating transformer breather

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Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has been granted a 20-year patent for its innovative self-regenerating transformer breather, designed to protect transformers from moisture ingress and extend their operational lifespan. The patented technology reduces the need for frequent replacement of Silica gel in transformer breathers, a component crucial for preventing moisture damage. Traditionally, Silica gel in breathers must be replaced 4-6 times before the two-year maintenance schedule of a transformer, but with the new…

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Tata Power wins 400 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Maharashtra

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Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) has won a letter of award from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) for a 400 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Maharashtra. The project, expected to be completed within 24 months of signing the power purchase agreement, will contribute to MSEDCL’s sustainable energy needs and help reduce CO2 emissions by 895 million kilograms annually. This is TPREL’s largest renewable energy project in Maharashtra, with an initial 200 MW capacity…

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Tata Motors, Tata Power to roll out 200 fast chargers for electric commercial vehicles

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Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors to establish 200 fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles across major metropolitan cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.   As part of the initiative, Tata Motors and Tata Power will offer exclusive charging tariffs to Tata Motors’ electric commercial vehicle owners, reducing operational costs and enhancing profitability. The planned expansion…

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Tata Power surpasses 1 lakh home EV charger installations across India

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Tata Power announced on September 9 that it has installed over 100,000 home EV chargers across the country, including in remote areas.   Tata Power has also deployed more than 1,100 EV bus charging points in major cities. The company continues to expand its EV charging network, now with over 5,600 RFID-enabled public and captive chargers located in strategic spots such as malls, hotels, hospitals, offices, residential societies, and highways.

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Tata Power-DDL and Nissin Electric to launch India’s first micro substation

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Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) and Nissin Electric have partnered to launch a demonstration project to supply electricity using India’s first micro substation, aimed at delivering stable power to remote areas without access to the grid. The project agreement was signed on 21 August 2024, with operations set to begin in March 2025 after equipment installation and testing in the outskirts of Delhi. This project features India’s first use of a Power Voltage Transformer…