Tata Power Solar leads India’s renewable energy transition with largest solar and BESS project
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a leading integrated solar company in India and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has marked a significant milestone by commissioning India’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project. Located in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, this groundbreaking project includes a 100 MW Solar PV Project coupled with a 120 MWh Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), showcasing Tata Power’s commitment to advancing renewable energy infrastructure in India.
Awarded to TPSSL by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) in December 2021 on an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis, the project carried a deal price of ₹945 crore. Tata Power Solar was entrusted with a comprehensive range of responsibilities, from engineering and design to supply, construction, erection, testing, operations & maintenance, and commissioning of the project. Despite challenges such as unsuitable soil conditions and remote location, TPSSL’s team leveraged its exceptional engineering prowess to deliver the project within the stipulated timeframe, employing cutting-edge Bifacial Mono Crystalline technology across 239,685 modules.
According to Mr. Deepesh Nanda, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, this achievement not only underscores Tata Power Solar’s technical expertise but also its project execution skills, ensuring the provision of round-the-clock green energy. The project is anticipated to generate approximately 243.53 million units of energy annually, significantly reducing the carbon footprint by 4.87 million tonnes over 25 years, thus contributing to India’s ambitious renewable energy targets.
Tata Power Solar’s successful commissioning of this landmark project represents a significant leap forward in India’s renewable energy journey. By integrating solar power with battery energy storage, TPSSL is setting a new benchmark in the industry, demonstrating the viability of such technologies in ensuring a sustainable, reliable energy supply. This project exemplifies how innovative solutions and a commitment to green energy can play a pivotal role in meeting the country’s energy demands while addressing environmental concerns.