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Tata Power Solar commissions India’s largest solar and battery storage project

By EPR Magazine Editorial March 12, 2024 2:44 pm

Tata Power Solar commissions India’s largest solar and battery storage project
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TPSSL secured this ₹945 crore project on an EPC basis from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) in December 2021.

Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a fully integrated solar company in India and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has successfully commissioned the country’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project. This project comprises a 100 MW Solar PV Project coupled with a 120 MWh Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. TPSSL secured this ₹ 945 crore project on an EPC basis from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) in December 2021. The scope of the order included engineering, design, supply, construction, erection, testing, O&M, and commissioning of the projects.

During the project execution, the TPSSL team demonstrated exceptional project execution and engineering prowess despite facing various challenges such as unsuitable full hard rock soil conditions and a remote location. Nevertheless, the project was completed within the stipulated time frame. The cutting-edge Bifacial Mono Crystalline technology was utilised for 239,685 modules in the project.

Deepesh Nanda, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, said, “The successful commissioning of the largest solar and battery storage project for SECI, reflects the technical expertise and project execution skills of Tata Power Solar. This will ensure round-the-clock green energy, and accelerate the renewable energy transition through innovative solutions.” 

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The project is expected to generate an estimated 243.53 million units of energy annually and reduce carbon footprint of 4.87 million tonnes in 25 years, contributing significantly to India’s renewable energy goals. This achievement echoes the constant pursuit of excellence and collaborative spirit as the BESS for the project was supplied by Tata AutoComp Systems Limited. 

RP Gupta, Chairman & MD, SECI, said, “We are committed to leverage latest technology in the renewable energy segment and this project supports the country’s energy transition vision. The project has been delivered on time by Tata Power Solar that will help in providing 24×7 renewable power.”

TPSSL has established itself as one of the leaders in the solar energy sector, with a successful track record of executing large-scale projects. The company’s solar EPC portfolio includes more than 12.8 GWp of ground-mount utility-scale, over 2 GW of rooftop and distributed ground-mounted systems. The company’s solar EPC portfolio includes more than 12.8 GWp of ground-mount utility-scale, over 2 GW of rooftop and distributed ground-mounted systems, and over one lakh solar water pumps. Over the years, TPSSL has been a key player in promoting solar rooftop installations, particularly in the commercial and industrial segments, with compelling economic benefits


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