Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited Commissions 198 MW Wind Project in Tamil Nadu for Tata Steel
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has commissioned a 198 MW group captive wind energy project in Karur district of Tamil Nadu for Tata Steel, marking one of the largest wind projects executed under the group captive model in India.
The project comprises 55 wind turbine generators, each with a capacity of 3.6 MW, and is designed to supply 31 million units of renewable electricity annually to Tata Steel. The clean energy generated will help offset approximately 26,350 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year, supporting Tata Steel’s decarbonisation and sustainability objectives.
A key feature of the Karur project is TPREL’s self-EPC execution model. The company strategically unbundled the scope into multiple packages and executed them in-house, covering balance of plant works, civil and electrical infrastructure, engineering and construction, transmission lines, 33 kV systems and substation yards. This approach reduced dependence on original equipment manufacturers and showcased TPREL’s engineering and execution capabilities.
Despite logistical and geological challenges, the project was delivered at record speed. Wind turbine foundations were completed in 126 days, while turbine installation was achieved in 167 days, setting a new industry benchmark for project execution timelines.
TPREL said the project reinforces its leadership in India’s renewable energy transition and contributes to the national target of achieving 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
