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Tata Power’s South African JV commissions 134 mw wind and energy farm
Tata Power Company’s joint venture in South Africa has commissioned a 134 megawatt wind energy farm in the country, the Tata group utility said in a press statement on Friday.
Tata Power’s 50:50 JV with Exxaro Resources in South Africa, namely Cennergi (Pty) achieved commercial operations for its 134 MW Amakhala Emoyeni Wind Farm Project on Thursday.
Cennergi was selected as the preferred bidder for two wind projects under the second window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme by the South African government. The statement said that Cennergi’s second wind project is expected to go into commercial operations shortly.
“Tata Power has been pursuing growth opportunities in India and overseas. The commissioning of Amakhala Wind farm, Tata Power’s first wind project outside India, marks the company’s continued progress on its objectives of enhancing non-fossil based generation portfolio up to 30-40% of its total generating capacity and thereby creating value for its stakeholders,” said Anil Sardana, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power. Eric Rowe Authentic Jersey
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