By Enersider Desk | New Delhi
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has commissioned a 198 MW wind energy project for Tata Steel under the group captive model in Karur district of Tamil Nadu, the company said in a statement.
The project consists of 55 wind turbine generators of 3.6 MW each and is expected to generate around 31 million units of electricity annually. According to the company, the project will offset approximately 26,350 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year.
TPREL said the project was executed through a self-engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model, with the scope divided into multiple packages. These included balance of plant, civil works, engineering and construction, transmission lines, 33 kV systems and substation yard, all of which were carried out internally.
The company said the project faced several execution challenges, including the transportation of large turbine components and difficult site conditions due to hard rock formations. Excavation work was carried out using direct-to-hole machinery, while concrete operations involved the placement of over 516 cubic metres within a 12-hour period.
As per the statement, foundation work for the project was completed in 126 days, while the installation of wind turbine generators was completed in 167 days.
TPREL said the commissioning of the Karur wind project supports India’s renewable energy target of 500 GW by 2030 and aligns with Tata Power’s goal of achieving 100 per cent clean energy by 2045.
The company’s wind energy portfolio currently exceeds 3.7 GW, with over 1.2 GW operational and the remaining capacity under various stages of development across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
With the commissioning of this project, TPREL’s total renewable utility capacity has reached 11.6 GW. Of this, 6.1 GW is operational, comprising 4.9 GW of solar and 1.2 GW of wind capacity. Another 5.8 GW is under implementation, including 3 GW of solar and 2.8 GW of wind projects, which are expected to be completed in phases over the next 6 to 24 months.
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