Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), an arm of Tata Power, has announced the commissioning of a 126 MW Omkareshwar floating solar project. It executed the project on an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) basis. The EPC contract worth INR 596 crore was awarded by NHDC Ltd to TPREL.
Located in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, the Omkareshwar floating solar project supplies power to the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Co. Ltd (MPPTCL). Uniquely positioned between the Indirasagar and Omkareshwar hydroelectric reservoirs, the project presented complex environmental and logistical challenges such as fluctuating water levels, high winds, and limited site access. Despite these challenges, the TPREL team was able to complete the project within just 26 months.
The project features 213,460 bifacial glass-to-glass modules, and is expected to generate 204,580 MWh of energy annually while offsetting 173,893 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.
“To ensure stability and operational efficiency, the installation incorporates cutting-edge engineering solutions such as robust mooring systems, wave breakers, ballast anchors, and adaptive cableways. Additionally, it hosts the world’s largest inverter floating platform, covering 260 hectares of water body area,” stated TPREL. “Beyond carbon reduction, the project conserves an estimated 32.5 million cubic meters of water annually by minimizing reservoir evaporation.”
With this project, TPREL’s total renewable energy capacity has now swelled to 10.9 GW with 5.6 GW of projects in various stages of implementation and 5.3 GW of operating capacity (comprising 4.3 GW of solar and 1 GW of wind energy projects).
Deepesh Nanda, CEO and managing director, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd, 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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