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Tata Power outlines green push, aims to become clean energy major
Speaking at the company's 106th Annual General Meeting, Chandrasekaran said Tata Power is 'ideally positioned' to lead India's energy transition, with a generation portfolio that has crossed 25 GW—65 per cent of which comes from clean and green sources.
The company is now focusing on hybrid renewable solutions and round-the-clock green energy by integrating solar, wind, hydro, and storage. Tata Power's 4.3 GW solar manufacturing facility in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, is now fully operational. It has also partnered with Bhutan's Druk Green Power to develop 5 GW of cross-border renewable and hydropower projects.
Chandrasekaran said the company has evolved into a consumer-facing brand with rooftop solar and EV charging solutions. Tata Power is India's leading rooftop solar provider and has one of the country's largest EV charging networks. Its "Ghar Ghar Solar" campaign aligns with the government's Surya Ghar Yojana, he said.
Tata Power won transmission projects worth ₹4,800 crore, taking its network to over 7,000 circuit kilometres. Its DISCOMs now serve 12.8 million customers across seven regions including Delhi, Mumbai, and Odisha, he said.
Looking ahead, Chandrasekaran said the company is well-placed to participate in India's clean energy future, including the potential opening of the nuclear power sector to private firms.
Chandrasekaran also paid tribute to the victims of the AI-171 air tragedy and the late Ratan Tata, calling him 'a mentor and visionary whose values will always guide the group.'
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