About the project: When it comes to clean energy, Tata Power Solar leads the way. One such shining example of Tata Power Solar’s prowess is India’s largest single-axis solar tracker system at Dholera, Gujarat. This 300 MW plant is spread over 1,320 acres of land and was accomplished in the stipulated period of only two years. Between March 2020 and 2022, 8,73,012 monocrystalline PV modules have been employed in the system
Challenges along the way: COVID-19 presented a slew of challenges in the completion of the project. Along with that, the unpredictably heavy rains in the area submerged the 33 kV cable trench under water. Problems with machinery and limited manpower movement were other hurdles to the Dholera project.
Solution and innovation: The project team divided the entire area into 6 plots of 220 acres each. Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TREPL) extended Tata Power’s EPC arm, Tata Power Solar System Ltd., to execute the project with their expertise. They were able to execute customized installations based on geographical limitations and land conditions.
To combat problems caused by rain, the team laid HT cables with the help of floaters. Conventional underground laying was replaced with power cables laid 500 mm above the ground using precast ballasts.
Impact we create: The commissioning of India’s largest solar tracker system of this kind within a limited timeframe is a great feat for Tata Power Solar. The project was carried out bearing in mind the COVID-19 pandemic; mask distribution, overall awareness, and following state and central SOPs were huge parts of the project
This 300 MW plant has not only solidified Tata Power’s place in the solar EPC space but also helped India take a leap in renewable energy growth.
Single-axis solar tracker system
Project
Dholera, Gujarat
Location
2020-2022
Since
300 MW
Project size
