Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power Company Limited, has commissioned the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district. The project, with a capacity of 126 MW, was completed under an EPC contract valued at ₹596 crore awarded by NHDC Limited.
The Omkareshwar project supplies energy to Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) and is situated between the Indirasagar and Omkareshwar hydroelectric reservoirs. Construction faced environmental and logistical challenges, including fluctuating water levels and high winds, yet the project was completed within 26 months.
The installation includes 213,460 bifacial glass-to-glass solar modules, which generate approximately 204,580 MWh of energy annually. This output is projected to offset around 173,893 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year. Engineering solutions, including mooring systems, wave breakers, and ballast anchors, have been incorporated to enhance stability and operational efficiency in the water-based environment. The project also uses an inverter floating platform covering 260 hectares, supporting the solar installation’s stability.
In addition to carbon reduction, the project conserves approximately 32.5 million cubic meters of water per year by reducing evaporation from the reservoir.
According to TPREL, this addition brings the company’s total renewable energy capacity to 10.9 GW, with 5.6 GW under various stages of development. The company’s operational renewable capacity is now at 5.3 GW, with 4.3 GW from solar and 1 GW from wind projects.