Tata Power Solar (TPS), a 100% subsidiary of Tata Power, has successfully commissioned a 3 MW solar power plant for Andhra Sugars.
Built as part of the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and for their captive consumption, the plant is based at the Andhra Sugars, Chemicals & Fertilizers Division, Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh. The 3 MW plant, built as part of the first phase, contributes to more than 15% of their Kovvur plant's power requirements.
Tata Power Solar was originally formed as a joint venture between Tata Power and British Petroleum Solar (BP Solar), but Tata Power ended its venture with British Petroleum in 2011. Tata Power is India’s largest integrated power company with a significant international presence. The Company has an installed generation capacity of 8521 MW in India and a presence in all the segments of the power sector viz. Generation (thermal, hydro, solar and wind), Transmission, Distribution and Trading.
