Tata Power plans to add nearly 850 MW generation capacity

Tata Power is in the process of completing projects having a total generation capacity of nearly 850 MW, which would take its overall capacity to more than 9,000 MW.

At present, the country's largest private power producer has an installed generation capacity of about 8,560 MW.

Out of the total, 7,647 MW comes from thermal projects and 912 MW from green energy sources.

In a statement issued today, Tata Power said it is in the process of executing a number of power plant projects, "which, upon completion, are expected to increase the company's overall generation capacity by 849.2 MW."

Among the projects under execution are two wind energy plants in South Africa.

The 94.8 MW Tsitsikamma and 134.4 MW Amakhala Emoyeni wind projects in South Africa are "expected to be commissioned in fiscal year 2017."

Both projects are being developed by Cennergi (Pty) Ltd -- a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Power and Exxaro Resources.

Tata Power Managing Director Anil Sardana said the company has a strong track record of successfully implementing large and complex projects across the power sector.

"Today, we are an established power generation group with a strong track record and extensive industry experience. This has helped us to identify new opportunities and plan expansions across our generation assets," he added.