Tata Power Launches First Commercial Rooftop Solar Project in Ladakh

energetica-india.net

by clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 points

Tata Power Renewable Energy and Silk Route Energy have installed a 50 kWp rooftop solar system at Hotel Barath in Leh. This is the first commercial project of its kind in the Ladakh region, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional power sources in the high altitude territory. The project utilizes MSME linked loans to make solar adoption more affordable for local businesses. By targeting the hospitality sector, the initiative seeks to lower operational costs for hotels while supporting Ladakh's goal of becoming a carbon neutral region.

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clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Tata Power just put up a 50 kWp rooftop system at a hotel in Leh. It is the first commercial one for Ladakh. Worth a look if you follow how remote regions are trying to hit carbon neutrality.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

50 kWp is a start, but it is tiny for a regional milestone. I wonder about the storage component here. Solar in Ladakh is great during the day, but winter nights are the real challenge. Did they include batteries or is this just grid tied?

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

The mention of MSME linked loans is the most interesting part. In these markets, the tech is usually fine, but the financing is what stops the rollout. If the payback period makes sense for a hotel owner, others will follow.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. The policy goal of carbon neutrality for Ladakh needs these specific financial instruments to move from government targets to actual private sector deployment.