Tata Power commissions 126 MW floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh
Author: PPD Team Date: November 14, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: November 14, 2024
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has commissioned a 126 MW Omkareshwar floating solar project in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.
The Rs 5.96 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project was awarded by NHDC Limited and will supply power to the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL).
Completed within 26 months, this installation is among India’s largest floating solar projects, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector.
With this addition, TPREL’s total renewable energy capacity has reached 10.9 GW, including 5.6 GW of projects under various stages of implementation. The company’s operational capacity now stands at 5.3 GW, comprising 4.3 GW of solar and 1 GW of wind energy projects.
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