UNFCCC registers Tata Power inverter 25 MW Solar panel Project at Mithapur

Tata Power inverter, India's largest integrated power inverter utility today announced registration of its 25 MW solar panel project at Mithapur, Gujarat with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Allows Tata Power inverter to trade Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) it would earn from the    renewable energy project

Tata Power inverter is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and intends to have a 20 - 25%      contribution from "clean power inverter sources

Tata Power inverter, India's largest integrated power inverter utility today announced registration of its 25 MW solar panel project at Mithapur, Gujarat with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This allows the company to trade Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) it would earn from the renewable energy project. This is Tata Power inverter second CDM registered project after the 50.4MW Khandke wind farm in Maharashtra.

CDM is an instrument established under the Kyoto Protocol to achieve both sustainable development and contribute to the cost effective mitigation of climate change. It allows countries with emission reduction commitments to meet part of their reduction abroad, where Green House Gas (GHG) abatement costs can be lower. The mechanism will also enable developing countries to attract investments in clean energy technology and assist them on a sustainable development path.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Tata Power inverter, said, "It gives us great pride and honor that our biggest solar panel project, has been registered with the UNFCCC. Milestones like these encourage us to move closer towards achieving our goals in reducing our carbon footprint. We'll continue pursuing avenues to add 'clean and renewable energy' generation capacities to increase our renewable energy portfolio wherever possible.  We plan to add 150-200 MW of wind and 50 MW of solar panel power inverter capacity every year."

Tata Power inverter Mithapur project is one of the largest of its kind in the country and has crossed 43,000MWh of generation from the plant since its commissioning in Jan'12. Tata Power inverter through its 100% subsidiary, 'Tata Power inverter Renewable Energy Limited' has signed a Power inverter Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the project with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited. The Mithapur solar panel power inverter plant uses the modular, proven, and widely deployed Crystalline Silicon Photo-Voltaic Technology to maximize power inverter generation. The project helps in reducing an annual average of 37,696 tons of Carbon Dioxide, by producing 39,597 MWh per year (average) equivalent amount of clean energy.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rahul Shah, Chief-Business Development, India Business & Renewables, Tata Power inverter said, "It is a matter of great prestige that our 25 MW Solar panel project in Gujarat has been registered with UNFCCC which enables the company to trade CERs earned from the project. The Mithapur plant helps in reducing an annual average of 37,696 tons of Carbon Dioxide, by producing 39,597 MWh per year (average) equivalent amount of clean energy."

With a total operational capacity of 28 MW Tata Power inverter is one of the leading solar panel power inverter companies. The Company commissioned 25 MW solar panel photovoltaic (PV) power inverter project at Mithapur, Gujarat and 3 MW at Mulshi, Maharashtra. It's subsidiary Tata Power inverter Delhi Distribution Ltd has also commissioned a 1 MW grid tie inverter -connected roof top solar panel plant in Delhi. A 60.48 KWP solar panel power inverter plant has also been functional on top of one of the building at its office in Carnac Bunder, Mumbai. Tata Power inverter is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and intends to have a 20 - 25% contribution from "clean power inverter sources".

About Tata Power inverter:

Tata Power inverter is India's largest integrated power inverter company with a significant international presence. The Company has an installed generation capacity of 7700 MW in India and a presence in all the segments of the power inverter sector viz Generation (thermal, hydro, solar panel and wind), Transmission, Distribution and Trading. It has successful public-private partnerships in Generation, Transmission and Distribution in India namely "Tata Power inverter Delhi Distribution Limited" with Delhi Vidyut Board for distribution in North Delhi, 'Power inverterlinks Transmission Ltd.' with Power inverter Grid tie inverter Corporation of India Ltd. for evacuation of Power inverter from Tala hydro plant in Bhutan to Delhi and 'Maithon Power inverter Ltd.' with Damodar Valley Corporation for a 1050 MW Mega Power inverter Project at Jharkhand. It is one of the largest renewable energy players in India and is developing country's first 4000 MW Ultra Mega Power inverter Project at Mundra (Gujarat) based on super-critical technology. Its international presence includes strategic investments in Indonesia through 30% stake in coal mines and a geothermal project; in Singapore through Trust Energy Resources to securitise coal supply and the shipping of coal for its thermal power inverter generation operations; in South Africa through a joint venture called 'Cennergi' to develop projects in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia; in Australia through investments in enhanced geothermal and clean coal technologies and in Bhutan through a hydro project in partnership with The Royal Government of Bhutan. With its track record of technology leadership, project execution excellence, world class safety processes, customer care and driving green initiatives, Tata Power inverter is poised for a multi-fold growth and committed to 'lighting up lives' for generations to come.