Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has successfully commissioned a 198 MW wind energy project for Tata Steel under the Group Captive model in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
The project comprises 55 wind turbine generators of 3.6 MW each and is designed to generate 31 million units of clean electricity annually, further advancing Tata Steel’s decarbonization journey and strengthening TPREL’s contribution to India’s renewable energy capacity. The project offsets 26,350 tons of CO2 annually, thereby ensuring a green supply.
One of the key highlights of this project is the strategic unbundling of the scope into multiple packages, all of which were executed directly by TPREL. Rather than relying on OEMs for Balance of Plant (BOP), Civil BOP, Engineering & Construction, Transmission Lines, 33 kV systems, and SY, the project was delivered through a self-EPC model.
The Karur project overcame several execution challenges through meticulous planning and innovative engineering. Massive turbine components were transported to the site with minimal disruption to local communities. Hard rock formations during excavation were efficiently managed with advanced direct-to-hole machinery, while the seamless movement of over 516 cubic meters of concrete in a 12-hour operation reflected the team’s strong coordination and project management capabilities.
