100% renewable target achieved in Delhi, says Tata Power

NEW DELHI: Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), which supplies electricity to a populace of over 70 lakh in north and northwest Delhi, on Friday said that it has become the first discom in the capital to meet 100% renewable purchase compliance.
The company said in a statement said that it has sourced more than 2,000 million units (MUs) of green power from renewable sources like solar, wind, hydro and waste to energy, and fulfilled its renewable purchase obligation (RPO) for 2020-21.“This is approximately 25% of the total units sold to consumers by Tata Power-DDL in its area,” the company said.
“We have made adequate tie-ups for meeting the future RPO targets as well,” said the discom’s CEO Ganesh Srinivasan, adding that the company has also approached the power regulator for devising mechanism by way of green tariff so that renewable sources are utilised for sourcing power. “These initiatives not only provide financial benefits to the consumers by reducing power purchase cost but also contribute significantly in conserving our environment,” he said.
The company said that after discharging this obligation, it has become a fully RPO compliant discom and all past RPO obligations stand discharged by the company during the respective financial years. tnn