Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited executes one of India’s biggest solar projects using domestically manufactured modules, strengthening Make in India and multi-state clean power supply
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has successfully commissioned SJVN Limited’s landmark 1 GW (1,000 MW AC / 1,400 MWp DC) Domestic Content Requirement (DCR)-compliant solar power project in Rajasthan. This is the largest solar project commissioned by TPREL so far and ranks among the most expansive renewable energy developments in India, highlighting the company’s large-scale execution capabilities in the clean energy sector.
The project has been developed across the Bandarwala and Karnisar Bhatiyan sites in Bikaner district, Rajasthan. All 2.4 million solar modules deployed in the project have been manufactured at Tata Power’s TP Solar Limited facility in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, reinforcing the company’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and aligning with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ and clean energy self-reliance objectives.
Power generated from the project has been allocated to multiple state utilities, ensuring reliable green electricity supply across regions. Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (RUVITL) has been allocated 500 MW, Jammu & Kashmir Power Limited (JKPL) 300 MW, and Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) 200 MW. In its first year of operation, the solar project is expected to generate approximately 2,454.84 million units of clean electricity and offset nearly 1.74 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, making a significant contribution to India’s decarbonisation efforts.
The project stands out for its robust engineering and execution under extreme climatic conditions. Located in one of India’s most challenging environments, the site experiences temperatures as high as 50°C during summers and as low as 3°C in winters, along with difficult terrain and restricted vehicle movement. Despite these constraints, TPREL completed the project on schedule by deploying advanced DCR-compliant mono bifacial modules, precision ramming techniques, and high-performance inverters designed to operate efficiently under high heat conditions.
Beyond clean power generation, the project has delivered notable socio-economic benefits to the region. Over 300 locally sourced workers were trained and employed during project execution, while more than 25 local vendors were developed, supporting livelihoods and contributing to regional economic growth in Rajasthan.
With the commissioning of this project, TPREL has further strengthened its position as a trusted engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and renewable energy partner for large, multi-state solar developments. The company continues to play a key role in supporting India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
Following this milestone, TPREL’s total renewable utility-scale capacity has reached 11.6 GW, including 4.9 GW executed as third-party EPC projects. Tata Power’s own operational renewable capacity currently stands at 5.8 GW, comprising 4.7 GW of solar and 1.1 GW of wind energy. An additional 5.8 GW is under various stages of implementation, split between 3 GW of solar and 2.8 GW of wind projects, which are expected to be commissioned in a phased manner over the next 3 to 24 months.