Tata Motors and Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited have signed a Power Purchase Agreement to develop a 12MWp solar project at their Pune commercial vehicle manufacturing facility. The project is expected to generate 17.5 million units of electricity annually, meeting 17.2% of the annualized requirement and potentially mitigating over 12400 tonnes/kWh of carbon emissions. This move aligns with Tata Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
The solar project is to be commissioned within six months after the PPA gets signedand will be a significant contributor to Tata Motors’ long-term ambitions. The PPA will include rooftop installations. This 12MWp adds to existing 8.73 MWp summing to 20.73 MWp for Tata Motors across CVBU (Commercial vehicle), Pune.
Over the next few years, the company plans to expand the solar capacity of its Pune plant to meet the growing demand for renewable energy. Mr. Vishal Badshah, Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Operations, Tata Motors Limited, commenting on the project said, “As a ‘Future Ready’ company and a RE100 signatory, we are actively transitioning to renewable energy sources and this partnership marks a significant step toward our goal.”
