Tata Power synchronises second unit of Mundra UMPP in Gujarat

Private utility Tata Power today said the second unit of 800 MW of its 4,000 MW ultra mega power project (UMPP) at Mundra in Gujarat, has been synchronised.

With this, the total power generation capacity of Tata Power now stands at 6,099 MW, the company said in a statement.

Tata Power's wholly-owned subsidiary Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd, which is implementing the project, had commissioned the first unit of 800 MW of the Mundra UMPP in March.

With the synchronisation of Unit 2, the thermal power generation capacity of Tata Power stands at 5,247 MW while the generation through clean sources such as hydro, wind and solar stand at 852 MW.

"The synchronisation of second unit is a significant milestone given the power shortage in the country. Mundra power plant will not only provide affordable power but is also one of the most efficient and environment friendly plant due to super critical technology and various environment initiatives supporting this state-of-the-art power plant," company's managing director Anil Sardana said.

He said the technology used and the distinct unit sizes helps it save fuel for the project and cut down greenhouse gas emissions upto 15 per cent as compared to a sub-critical coal-fired power stations.

In addition, the choice of coal significantly lowers sulphur emissions to virtually insignificant levels, he said.

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