Tata Power has been appointed as Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM)’s partner for the solar-enabled demand flexibility program. Tata Power has also partnered with MP Ensystems Advisory Pvt Ltd for the project.

Through the strategic partnership, Tata Power introduced a water pumping scheme at BMC-Bhandup after identifying over 50 stations with high demand flexibility characteristics. During the 23-day trial period in February 2024, the program successfully achieved a shift of 345 KW for three hours per day. Over 23,000 units of electricity were generated, resulting in a carbon offset of 21 tonnes, the company said in a press release.

The initiative aims to shift water pumping demand from non-solar to solar and off-peak hours by utilizing renewable solar energy and efficient Time of Day tariff benefits. It also enables MCGM to reduce power consumption costs and provide clean, renewable energy for Mumbai residents through this initiative.

Tata Power estimates that by expanding the program to include the majority of the water pumping stations in the Greater Mumbai area, there could be a monthly demand shift of about 50 MW, which would add up to 1.8 million units and 1620 tonnes of carbon offset annually.