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Committed for building a Sustainable Tomorrowals (SDG)

  • Green Power Supply
  • Zero Emission - SF6 Handling
  • Zero Waste to Landfill (Lubricant Oils)
  • Carbon Footprint (CO2) Reduction
  • Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure
  • Solar PV Rooftop Penetration

Tata Power–DDL believes in the culture of resource conservation and sustainable development using energy efficient alternatives for consumers and community as a whole. We are suitably placed to play an important role in promoting renewable energy in the country and have taken many steps towards Green Energy adoption, promoting Solar Power and EV infrastructure deployment in Delhi.

We are committed to the sustainability goals and are working continuously towards reducing our carbon footprints through RPOs and various clean energy initiatives.

  • Sustainable Development Go

Green Energy Adoption

The peak demand allocation for Tata Power-DDL for FY 24 is 2670 MW, with renewable energy share of energy mix at 31%. The renewable energy come from various sources like Solar, Wind, Small/Medium/Large Hydro Plants and Waste to Energy. The Power Mix has been continuously evolving for Tata Power-DDL, where the contribution of Renewable energy is being kept on increasing trend.

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), which is the power regulator of Delhi Discoms has released the long-term RPO targets till FY30. For example, In FY23, the target was 24.61%, for FY24, the target was 27.08%, which Tata Power-DDL has been successful in fulfilling the compliance.

Following new initiatives were taken to increase the green energy share:

Tata Power-DDL has secured a medium-term contract for 200 MW of renewable energy over a five-year period. This agreement allows Tata Power-DDL to fulfill its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) through physical power procurement, eliminating the need for REC (Renewable Energy Certificate) purchases. The contract spans from May to September, strategically supporting Tata Power-DDL in meeting peak summer season demand.

Additionally, Tata Power-DDL has successfully secured a procurement agreement for 510 MW of hybrid power, comprising 340 MW from wind and 170 MW from solar sources. This hybrid power will cater to Tata Power-DDL's electricity needs during both day and night peaks, contributing significantly towards achieving RPO compliance targets.

Furthermore, Tata Power-DDL has established a successful arrangement with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for short-term power banking. This arrangement involves exporting power in March 2024 and subsequently receiving the exported power back in July and August 2024, enhancing TATA POWER-DDL's operational flexibility and reliability.

These initiatives underscore Tata Power-DDL's commitment to integrating renewable energy sources and optimizing power procurement strategies to ensure sustainable and reliable electricity supply.

Tata Power-DDL is also working in alignment with its parent company, Tata Power Company (TPC), to reduce its carbon emissions by adopting the sustainable solutions and practices in its working culture. The 3 key objectives defined by Tata Power and the related initiatives are shared below:

  • Carbon Net Zero by 2045 - RPO compliance, reduction of carbon emissions due to SF6 / AC gas leakage (Scope-1 emissions)
  • Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030 – waste segregation & disposal
  • Water Neutral by 2030 - monitoring of water consumption / wastage

Solar PV Rooftop Penetration

Solar energy is a renewable, free, widely available and clean form of energy. The large magnitude of solar energy falling on the earth makes it an attractive source of electricity. In 2016, Tata Power-DDL became the first and only power utility to be awarded by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India with National Award for “Utility Enabler for Rooftop Solar Project”. We have installed 14 Rooftop Solar Plants on our buildings having a capacity of 1.65 MWp with total of 2.80 MUs solar power generation annually.

A total of 2677 cases of solar net meters have been installed till FY24 with a grid connected capacity of 66.76 MWp. The trend has been on the growth path since the adoption of solar policy in 2015 and Tata Power-DDL has been leading the way in promoting net metering and encouraging its customers to embrace sustainable energy solutions through initiatives like URJA ARPAN. This effort involves facilitating benefits from government schemes like PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and Delhi EV policies and enrolling the industry's best service providers.

Electric Vehicle Facilitation

As we set out towards a ‘greener environment’ and government acting sternly towards achieving the targets, the emergence of electrically powered vehicles are more evident than ever before. The Electric Vehicles (EV) policy by the Delhi Government aimed at boosting the adoption of cleaner vehicles in the national capital. The policy was crafted recognizing EV adoption requires favourable incentives and subsidies to kick-start the adoption of electric vehicles in Delhi. The three-year policy is aimed at bringing 25% of vehicle registration to account from EV. The policy adequately incentives and addresses all concerned stakeholders to ensure that the incentives are available to all – customers, EV charge point operators, including battery swapping service providers, and opens opportunities for those serving battery recycling ecosystem.

To support Delhi's ambitious plans for transitioning to electric vehicles, Tata Power-DDL has been actively developing essential infrastructure. This includes public charging stations, home charging infrastructure deployment, and battery swapping stations to meet the anticipated increase in demand. Battery-operated e-rickshaws and three-wheelers have become readily accessible for public transportation, widely utilized across the region.

Tata Power-DDL has established 12 battery swapping stations in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) within its licensed area, aiming to promote EV usage and enhance green transportation options. Currently, there are a total of 1,783 EV connections within Tata Power-DDL's operational area, with a combined load of 71.62 MW. Through our single-window facility under the Switch Delhi Scheme, 261 chargers have been installed to facilitate EV adoption.

Additionally, Tata Power-DDL has supported the establishment of charging infrastructure for the public transport system, specifically at 13 locations of the Delhi Transport Corporation. These locations now feature 232 charging points capable of servicing 1,150 EV buses. These efforts underscore Tata Power-DDL's commitment to advancing sustainable transportation solutions in Delhi.