How Tata Power is Making Green Energy Cheaper Than Coal

Tata Power is on a bold mission to reach net zero by 2045, while transforming India’s energy landscape by lowering green energy costs for its biggest industries.

Deepesh Nanda, President of Tata Power’s Renewables, reveals how innovative policies and strategic investments are driving India toward its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030. With 12,000 MW of renewable capacity already in operation or construction, Tata Power leads this revolution— and it’s making going green cheaper through the group captive policy model.

Key takeaways
• Renewable energy now costs less than thermal power in India
• Open access policy allows remote renewable plants to serve local industries
• Group captive model delivers 20-30% electricity cost savings to industries
• Tata Group committed to net zero by 2045 through "Alingana" initiative
• Energy security requires supply chain control for sustainable transition

Timestamps
0:00 - Energy security and supply chain control challenges
0:14 - Introduction to Tata Power's three business clusters
0:37 - Tata Power Renewable Energy's six business verticals
1:07 - Rooftop solar program and EV charging infrastructure
1:29 - Tata Group's "Alingana" net-zero initiative by 2045
1:51 - Government policies facilitating green energy transition
2:21 - Open access policy eliminating co-location requirements
2:45 - Group captive policy creating investment partnerships
3:14 - Cost competitiveness of renewable vs thermal power
3:38 - Climate policy strategies and technology deployment
4:25 - Building networks for accelerating energy transition

Filmed at the 2025 GISt conference hosted by Harvard Business School’s Institute for Business in Global Society (BiGS) and the Berkley Economy and Society Initiative (BESI).

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