Tata Power generates over 34,682 million units of power in FY13

NEW DELHI: Tata Power announced generating over 34,682 million units (MUs) of power collectively from all its power plants in the year 2012-13 compared to 18,317 MUs in the previous year. This marks a 90% increase in generation, with the total power generation capacity of Tata Power standing at 8521 mw from various fuel source: thermal (coal, gas and oil), hydroelectric power, renewable energy (wind and solar PV) and waste heat recovery, said the Tata Group company in a media statement.

Tata Power is claiming to be India's largest integrated power company with a significant international presence. The Company has an installed generation capacity of 8521 MW in India

Coastal Gujarat Power Limited (CGPL) and Maithon Power Limited (MPL) have contributed significantly to the increase in generation capacity, with 12,401 MUs and 3,362 MUs respectively. With a strong business presence across the power value chain the company is also one of the largest renewable energy players in the country with wind and solar energy portfolios.

Tata Power MD Anil Sardana said, "Tata Power has transcended previous benchmarks by crossing over 34,682 MUs of generation power. It marks a significant milestone in the history of the Company by setting an example for the Indian power sector. It gives us great pride to be the largest integrated power company in India. "

The Company also has businesses of generation-both conventional and non-conventional, transmission, distribution, trading, fuel and logistics which pans across Mumbai, Delhi, North, and Eastern regions:

Tata Power stated that it is committed to maintaining a 20-25% share of its generation mix through non- greenhouse gas sources and generates 13% of capacity (in MW) through non-GHG (includes renewables, waste heat recovery and hydros) based sources. Due to large capacity addition through CGPL, the non-GHG capacity percentage has reduced as compared to last year, it added.