"Tata Power Installs 100,000 Rooftop Solar Panels Across India, Including 33,000 in Kerala"

Tata Power has reached a significant milestone with the installation of 100,000 rooftop solar panels across India, including 33,000 in Kerala, according to CEO and Managing Director Praveer Sinha.

This achievement comes in conjunction with the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, which aims to provide clean energy to every household. Notably, one-third of Tata Power’s installations are concentrated in Kerala. “We intend to replicate the successful Kerala model in other regions,” Sinha said during a press conference on Thursday.

In Kochi, Sinha launched the company’s “GharGhar Solar” initiative, designed to promote rooftop solar adoption and raise awareness of its benefits. Kochi is the third city to launch this program, following Jodhpur and Varanasi. The initiative offers significant financial incentives for homeowners to adopt advanced rooftop solar solutions.

Tata Power is expanding this initiative across all states and union territories, aiming to capture a 20-25% market share of the one crore rooftop solar installations targeted by the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. The company plans to bolster its network of over 500 channel partners to 5,000, ensuring nationwide coverage.

A notable development in Kerala includes the commissioning of a 101.6 MWp floating solar power project in the backwaters at Kayamkulam. Floating solar projects are advantageous as they conserve land, reduce water evaporation, and enhance solar panel efficiency through the cooling effect of water. Sinha revealed that Tata Power has already installed a similar 88 MW plant in Madhya Pradesh and is exploring opportunities for additional floating projects in other states.

HBL