Tata Power’s 300 MW DCR Solar Project for NHPC Boosts India’s 2030 Renewable Goals

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Ltd., has successfully commissioned NHPC Limited’s 450 MWp (DC) / 300 MW (AC) DCR-compliant solar project at Karnisar Bhatiyan in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Executed over two and a half years, the large-scale project showcases TPREL’s advanced engineering, robust execution capabilities, and commitment to domestic manufacturing.

The plant features high-efficiency DCR solar cells and bifacial modules manufactured by TP Solar Ltd., Tirunelveli. With approximately 7,75,000 modules installed across challenging desert terrain, the project is designed to generate 17,230 million units of green energy over its lifetime and offset an estimated 13.82 million tons of CO₂.

The project supplies its entire output to the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), supporting the state’s rising energy demand.

TPREL is also contributing to Rajasthan’s renewable energy momentum through DCR-compliant modules for SJVN’s 1 GW project and NLC India’s 300 MW project—both nearing commissioning.

Despite extreme temperatures and difficult vehicle movement in the desert region, the project was completed on schedule using high-performance inverters, precision ramming, and other advanced construction technologies designed for harsh environments.

Beyond technical achievements, the project delivered tangible socio-economic benefits. More than 300 local workers were employed, and multiple local vendors were developed, strengthening livelihood opportunities and supporting the regional economy.

With the commissioning of the NHPC project, TPREL’s total renewable utility capacity has reached 11.6 GW, of which 5.8 GW is operational (4.7 GW solar and 1.1 GW wind). Another 5.8 GW—including 3 GW solar and 2.8 GW wind—is currently under various stages of implementation and scheduled for phased completion over the next 6–24 months.

To date, TPREL has commissioned over 4.9 GW of third-party renewable projects, including nearly 980 MW delivered in the current financial year—a milestone that underscores the company’s strong execution capabilities and its role in advancing India’s renewable energy targets of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.