A key feature of the project is the deployment of solar tracker technology, which enables modules to follow the Sun’s movement and optimise power generation throughout the day.
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Co. Ltd, has commissioned a 300 MW solar power project in Koppal, Karnataka, for Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI), further expanding its utility-scale renewable energy portfolio.
The project has been developed by TP Saurya, a wholly owned subsidiary of TPREL. Upon commissioning, it is expected to generate 810 million units (MU) of renewable electricity annually and help avoid an estimated 103,820 tonnes of carbon emissions every year.
A key feature of the project is the deployment of solar tracker technology, which enables modules to follow the Sun’s movement and optimise power generation throughout the day. The plant also incorporates bifacial solar modules designed to improve energy yield.
“The combination of advanced tracking technology and high-efficiency bifacial modules supports efficient utilisation of the project site and enhances renewable power generation,” TPREL said.
The Koppal project also reflects the company’s efforts to strengthen workforce diversity across its renewable energy operations. About 16 women professionals, representing nearly 40 per cent of the site’s workforce, contributed to the project in roles including site management, engineering, technical execution and team leadership.
The commissioning further strengthens TPREL’s position in India’s utility-scale renewable energy sector.
With the addition of the Koppal project, TPREL’s total renewable utility capacity has reached 12 GW. Of this, approximately 7.2 GW is operational, comprising 5.8 GW of solar and 1.3 GW of wind capacity, while nearly 4.9 GW remains at various stages of development and implementation.