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Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has successfully commissioned a 198 MW wind energy project for Tata Steel under the Group Captive model in Karur, Tamil Nadu, marking one of the largest wind projects of its kind in the state.
The project comprises 55 wind turbine generators (WTGs) of 3.6 MW each and is designed to generate around 31 million units of clean electricity annually. It is expected to offset approximately 26,350 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year, supporting Tata Steel’s decarbonisation roadmap and strengthening TPREL’s renewable energy footprint in India.
A key highlight of the project is the execution through a self-EPC model, with TPREL unbundling and managing multiple project packages in-house. The company directly handled Balance of Plant (BOP), civil works, engineering and construction, transmission lines, 33 kV systems, and system integration, showcasing its strong engineering and project execution capabilities without reliance on OEM-led EPC delivery.
Despite multiple logistical and geological challenges, the project was completed at record speed. Foundation works were completed within 126 days, while WTG installations were achieved in 167 days. Transportation of large turbine components was executed with minimal disruption to local communities, and advanced direct-to-hole machinery was deployed to manage hard rock formations during excavation. The seamless placement of over 516 cubic metres of concrete in a continuous 12-hour operation further demonstrated efficient coordination and project management.
The commissioning of the Karur wind project reinforces TPREL’s leadership in India’s renewable energy transition and aligns with the country’s target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The project also supports Tata Power’s long-term vision of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045.
TPREL currently has a wind energy portfolio exceeding 3.7 GW, with over 1.2 GW operational and the balance under various stages of development across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
With this project, TPREL’s total renewable utility capacity has reached 11.6 GW, of which 6.1 GW is operational, including 4.9 GW of solar and 1.2 GW of wind. Additionally, 5.8 GW is under implementation, comprising 3 GW of solar and 2.8 GW of wind projects, expected to be commissioned in phases over the next 6 to 24 months.
