Tata Power Renewable Energy signs PDA worth Rs 105 cr with Tata Communications to set up 18.75 MW AC group captive solar plant

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) on Wednesday announced that it has signed a power delivery agreement with Tata Communications Limited (Tata Communications) for an 18.75 MW AC group captive solar power plant.

The project, facilitated through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) — Nivade Windfarm Limited — has acquired an estimated order value of Rs 105 crore. Located in Aachegaon, Maharashtra, the plant is projected to generate approximately 40 MUs of power while offsetting more than 30,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.

Deepesh Nanda, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, said, “We are pleased to partner with Tata Communications to support their transition to renewable energy and duly enable their progress in the digital ecosystem arena for being a market leader in Commtech space. Our customised green energy solutions such as Group Captive Solar will not only reduce operating costs but also increase energy efficiency, thus paving the way for a sustainable and future-ready sector.”

Manoj Tripathy, Vice President- Corporate Services, Tata Communications Limited, said, “We are delighted to announce Tata Communications’ unwavering dedication to sustainability as a leading global commtech player, as demonstrated through our strategic collaboration with Tata Power Renewable Energy. This initiative sets a formidable example for the transition towards a greener future. It is a resolute pledge towards fostering a cleaner, more sustainable path for the future of commtech.”

TPREL is emphasizing on group captive projects to actively contribute to India’s ambitious target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, while also addressing the distinctive renewable energy requirements of clients across various sectors. In recent months, the company has surpassed a capacity of over 1.5 gigawatts (GW) in group captive projects.

With the addition, the total renewables capacity of TPREL reached 9,015 MW (PPA capacity is 7,629 MW), including 4,744 MW of projects in different phases of development. The company has an operating capacity of 4,271 MW, including 3,244 MW in solar projects and 1,027 MW in wind projects.