Jamshedpur: Tata Steel Jamshedpur works witnessed installation of third rooftop solar power project of 1.17 MWp capacity at the Wire Rod Mill.
The facility was inaugurated by Chaitanya Bhanu, Vice President, Steel Manufacturing, Tata Steel at Wire Rod Mill inside Jamshedpur works. This project has been commissioned by Tata Power under the larger agreement with Tata Steel for installation of total 41MW at various location with a combination of roof top, floating and ground mounted solar panels.
It may be recalled that the first rooftop solar project of 2.2 MWp was commissioned in September 2022 and the second rooftop solar project of 1.73 MWp was commissioned in October 2022.
At Tata Steel, sustainability has always been a core principle that is embedded in its business philosophy and is backed by a long-term, holistic vision of achieving identified targets. Several definitive steps across the value chain have been undertaken to reinforce its sustainability credentials. In recent past, power generation from solar and non-conventional energy sources have gained momentum across its operating locations. Tata Steel continues on its pursuit of clean energy solutions and expanding its renewable energy footprint.