TP Solar Limited, Tata Power’s Solar Manufacturing Arm, Partners with Guidance Tamil Nadu and DoTE to Launch ‘Diploma in Renewable Energy’ Course

04.04.2025: TP Solar Limited, Tata Power’s Solar manufacturing arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guidance Tamil Nadu and the DoTE (Directorate of Technical Education) to introduce the ‘Diploma in Renewable Energy’ course—a pioneering initiative designed to develop a skilled workforce for India’s fast-growing clean energy sector. 

The MoU signing took place in the presence of Ms Anupama Ratta, CHRO, TPREL, Dr. Darez Ahamed IAS, MD and CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu, and Ms. J Innocent Divya IAS, Commissioner of Technical Education.

The innovative three-year program follows an ‘Earn While Learn’ model, offering students a unique blend of academic learning and extensive industry training.

Designed to enhance employability, it ensures students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through a hybrid learning approach. Each year, students will spend three months in the classroom and nine months in practical training with industry experts, providing direct industry exposure. Additionally, students will receive a monthly stipend throughout the course, providing financial support while they develop essential skills for their careers.

The Diploma in Renewable Energy program will commence in the academic year 2025-26 across select Government Polytechnic Colleges in Tamil Nadu. A total of 240 students will be admitted into the program, in key districts in and around Tirunelveli, fostering regional skill development in clean energy technologies.

By bridging the gap between education and industry, this initiative sets a new benchmark in technical education. The ‘Diploma in Renewable Energy’ will empower a new generation of skilled professionals, accelerating India’s transition to a clean energy future.

About Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited:

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) is a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited and is one of the country’s most significant renewable energy players. TPREL is a developer of renewable energy projects (including solar, wind, hybrid, round-the-clock (RTC), peak, floating solar, and storage systems including battery storage) that it owns, operates, and maintains. It also offers comprehensive green energy solutions for rural and urban areas like turnkey, EPC and O&M solutions for various business segments like utility-scale projects, solar rooftop, and solar pump systems. Alongside its extensive portfolio of renewable solutions, the company boasts a cutting-edge solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Bengaluru, with capacities of 530 MW for solar cells and 682 MW for modules. Additionally, the company’s 4.3 GW cells and module manufacturing plant, TP Solar has completed the construction of a 4 GW module manufacturing facility. Along with module, solar cell has commenced commercial production from the 2GW solar cell line. In addition, TPREL also provides electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions across various segments and other advisory solutions across the renewable sector. As on date, TPREL’s total renewable utility capacity is 10.9 GW (PPA capacity is 8.8 GW) including 5.5 GW projects under various stages of implementation and its operational capacity is 5.4 GW, which includes 4.4 GW solar and 1 GW wind.  Presently, the company's solar EPC portfolio is more than 15 GWp of ground-mount utility-scale, over 2.5 GW of rooftop and distributed ground-mounted systems. TPREL aims to provide energy access to millions of people across the country via its integrated green energy solutions. Know more: www.tatapowersolar.com

About Tata Power:

Tata Power Company Limited, a leading integrated power company and a part of the Tata Group, India's largest multinational business conglomerate, owns a diversified portfolio of 15.5 GW. This portfolio spans the entire power value chain, from renewable and conventional energy generation to transmission, distribution, trading, storage solutions, and solar cell and module manufacturing. As a pioneer in India's clean energy transition, Tata Power has 6.7 GW of clean energy generation, constituting 43% of its total capacity. Committed to achieving carbon neutrality before 2045, Tata Power has successfully partnered with public and private entities across India's generation, transmission, and distribution sectors, serving approximately 12.5 million customers nationwide.

For more information:

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Tata Power Renewable Energ Limited 

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