Shares of Tata Power gained over 2% after its renewable arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), successfully commissioned a 198 MW wind energy project for Tata Steel under the Group Captive model in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The Karur installation is among the largest wind projects of its kind in the country and marks a key milestone in India’s clean energy transition.
The project consists of 55 wind turbine generators, each with a capacity of 3.6 MW. It is designed to generate around 31 million units of clean electricity annually, directly supporting Tata Steel’s decarbonisation roadmap while strengthening TPREL’s contribution to India’s renewable energy capacity. On the environmental front, the project is expected to offset nearly 26,350 tonnes of CO₂ every year, ensuring a reliable and sustainable green power supply.
A major highlight of the Karur wind project is TPREL’s self-EPC execution model. The entire scope was strategically unbundled and executed in-house, covering Balance of Plant, civil works, engineering and construction, transmission lines, 33 kV systems and SY, without dependence on OEM-led BOP execution. This approach underscores TPREL’s strong engineering depth, project management expertise and ability to deliver large-scale renewable projects independently.
Despite multiple execution challenges, the project was completed through meticulous planning and innovative engineering. Transportation of massive turbine components was carried out with minimal disruption to local communities, reflecting a responsible development approach. Hard rock formations encountered during excavation were managed using advanced direct-to-hole machinery, while the coordinated movement of over 516 cubic metres of concrete within a 12-hour window highlighted efficient on-ground execution.
