Tata Power Renewable Energy to Install 126 MW Floating Solar Project worth INR 596 Crore in Madhya Pradesh

The project, having a value of  INR 596 crore, was awarded by NHDC Limited and supplies clean power to the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited. The installation generates 204,580 MWh of energy annually, offsetting around 173,893 tonnes of CO₂ emission each year. Following this project, TPREL’s total renewable energy capacity stands at 10.9 GW. 

Nov 25, 2024

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has commissioned the 126 MW Floating Solar Project in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, marking one of India’s largest floating solar installations.

The project worth INR 596 crore was awarded by NHDC Limited and supplies clean power to the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited.

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The project is located in Khandwa district between the Indirasagar and Omkareshwar hydroelectric reservoirs.  Equipped with 213,460 bifacial glass-to-glass modules, the installation generates 204,580 MWh of energy annually, offsetting around 173,893 tonnes of CO₂ emission each year. 

The floating solar plant covers 260 hectares and includes advanced engineering solutions like mooring systems, wave breakers, ballast anchors, and adaptive cableways. It also has the world’s largest floating platform for inverters, conserving an estimated 32.5 million cubic meters of water annually by evaporation depreciation.

Mr. Deepesh Nanda, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, said, “We are delighted to set a new benchmark with one of the largest floating solar installations in the country, showcasing how innovative engineering can address environmental challenges. This project is a powerful example of how we can harness renewable resources to drive substantial carbon reduction while optimizing the use of our precious land and water resources.”

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Mr. Rajeev Jain, Managing Director, NHDC Limited added, “The commissioning of the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project marks a significant milestone for NHDC Limited and our commitment to sustainable energy solutions. By partnering with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited on this project, we have demonstrated that floating solar technology can provide clean energy while preserving vital water resources. We are excited about the potential this project holds for future renewable energy developments in India.”