Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) has commissioned two solar power projects of 50 MW each at Prayagraj, and Banda in Uttar Pradesh. The plants are expected to generate more than 221.26 million units annually.
Approximately 1,59,600 modules were used in the project at Prayagraj and the installation is expected to reduce 91,137 lakh tons of carbon emission every year. For the smooth implementation, installation of 16 inverters, 103.25km of DC cable and 4,87,080 man hours were used in the project.
Similarly, at Banda, 1,67,440 modules were used over 236 acres of land, with 16 invertors using 3,35,000 man hours. The plants at Prayagraj and Banda are expected to reduce 1,77,037 lakh tons of carbon emission annually.
Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power, said, “The commissioning of solar PV projects in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj and Banda has strengthened our position as a leading renewable energy company, and we will continue to contribute to the country’s sustainable energy growth.”
Power purchase agreement (PPA) has already been signed between TPREL and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL), Lucknow for these two projects.
