The clean energy transition is shifting from ambition to execution, with greater focus on how solutions perform under real operating conditions. This shift is reflected in rising demand from Commercial and Industrial (C&I) consumers to integrate renewables into their operations while maintaining reliability.
Project Shiva reflects this approach. It is Gentari’s first wind‑solar co‑located open access plant in Tamil Nadu, designed to optimise generation and support more consistent energy supply for customers.
Wind-solar co-location represents an evolution in renewable energy system design. Solar and wind generation are both variable when deployed independently. When combined, they offer complementary generation patters. Solar output peaks during the day, while wind speeds often increase in the evenings and across seasonal cycles. Together, this creates a more balanced generation profile, reduced intermittency, and improves alignment with industrial consumption patterns.
This improved balance has both commercial and operational implications. A more stable generation profile supports better alignment with demand, reduces reliance on conventional backup, and improves overall cost efficiency. Co-location therefore supports the transition of renewable energy from a variable source towards a more dependable supply option.
Project Shiva demonstrates this in practice.
With an installed capacity of 180 MW, comprising 72 MW of solar and 108 MW of wind, the project reflects an integrated approach to renewable energy deployment. Wind and solar are developed as a combined system rather than as separate assets, enabling a more balanced and resilient generation profile.
Located across 536 acres in Thoothukudi district and connected through dedicated transmission infrastructure, Project Shiva is designed to generate approximately 439 million units of electricity annually. Over a 25-year period, it is expected to contribute more than 10,550 million units of renewable energy, supporting customers in Tamil Nadu as they progress towards their decarbonisation goals.
What distinguishes Project Shiva is its design approach. The project has been developed with a focus on operational requirements, with the aim of delivering improved predictability, better asset utilisation, and stronger alignment with customer demand. Supported by a unified power system simulation platform, the project enables coordinated performance across wind and solar assets, while maintaining visibility and control over system operations.