OREANDA-NEWS. September 13, 2012. Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility and a leading renewable energy company was conferred with IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Award in the category "Best Wind Power Producer".

The award was presented by Dr. Pramod Deo, Chairman - CERC on 24th August 2012. Mr. Paresh Sahasrabudhe, Head - Wind Operations received the award on behalf of Tata Power.

The participating wind power companies were judged based on "CUF and Capacity Growth" over the 3 years period. The award was based on the judgment of very eminent jury headed by Dr. Pramod Deo (Chairman - CERC) and supported by Deloitte and Crisil.

Speaking on the award, Mr. Ashok Sethi, Chief - Operations Management, Tata Power said, "Tata Power is very proud to be India’s leading wind power producer. It is our endeavour to lead the clean energy space in India and to create a sustainable future."

Tata Power today has a strong portfolio of wind power comprising of 376.4 MW of installed Wind generating capacity making it one of the largest renewable player in India. The wind farms of the Company are spread across four states viz. Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Gujarat and Karnataka.

Tata Power is India’s largest integrated power company with a significant international presence. The Company has an installed generation capacity of 6099 MW in India and a presence in all the segments of the power sector viz Generation (thermal, hydro, solar and wind), Transmission, Distribution and Trading. It has successful public-private partnerships in Generation, Transmission and Distribution in India namely "Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited" with Delhi Vidyut Board for distribution in North Delhi, 'Powerlinks Transmission Ltd.' with Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. for evacuation of Power from Tala hydro plant in Bhutan to Delhi and 'Maithon Power Ltd.' with Damodar Valley Corporation for a 1050 MW Mega Power Project at Jharkhand. It is one of the largest renewable energy players in India and is developing country’s first 4000 MW Ultra Mega Power Project at Mundra (Gujarat) based on super-critical technology. Its international presence includes strategic investments in Indonesia through 30% stake in coal mines and a geothermal project; in Singapore through Trust Energy Resources to securitise coal supply and the shipping of coal for its thermal power generation operations; in South Africa through a joint venture called ‘Cennergi’ to develop projects in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia; in Australia through investments in enhanced geothermal and clean coal technologies and in Bhutan through a hydro project in partnership with The Royal Government of Bhutan. With its track record of technology leadership, project execution excellence, world class safety processes, customer care and driving green initiatives, Tata Power is poised for a multi-fold growth and committed to 'lighting up lives' for generations to come.