Tata Power commissioned two units of 60 MW each of its 120 MW Itezhi Tezhi Hydro Power Project in Zambia, in which Tata Power has a 50 per cent stake. The synchronisation of both the units was completed in January, 2016.
Speaking about the commissioning, Anil Sardana, CEO & MD, Tata Power, said, “We are delighted to announce the commissioning of both the units of the Itezhi Tezhi hydro power project. It is a major milestone for us as this takes us a step forward to make our international footprints stronger. Through this project, we hope to create value for the people of Zambia by maximising our shareholder value. We would like to thank ZESCO and IPTC team for their support in setting up this project.”
Hydro power is an intrinsic part of Tata Power’s clean energy mix and the Company aims to acquire hydro projects aggressively, wherever the opportunity arises. As a part of its commitment towards green energy, the company aims to develop 20-25 per cent of their total capacity through clean and renewable energy sources.