Tata Power Renewables has launched its Centre for Renewable Energy Analytics, Monitoring & Scheduling (CREAMS) at the company’s Trombay plant in Mumbai on August 20, according to Business-Today. The publication described the facility as among the most advanced centralised renewable energy monitoring hubs in the country.
Integrated Digital Command Centre
Business-Today reported that CREAMS serves as Tata Power Renewables’ integrated digital command centre, providing real-time monitoring, analytics, forecasting, scheduling and performance optimisation of renewable energy assets spread across multiple states. The facility offers a unified view of the company’s solar and wind energy portfolio, enabling operators to track performance round the clock and take corrective measures whenever required. Operating through a robust digital infrastructure, the centre provides 24x7 surveillance and operational support for renewable assets, reflecting the growing role of technology and data-driven decision-making in India’s clean energy transition.
Design Objectives
The centralised platform has been designed to:
- Maximise power generation
- Improve asset reliability
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Reduce operational losses
By combining data analytics with advanced monitoring systems, the control room helps enhance operational efficiency across geographically dispersed renewable energy projects, an official told the publication, as reported by Business-Today.
Data Flows and Asset Health
Officials said the facility continuously processes a vast volume of operational data generated by solar and wind installations every day. The information is analysed in real time to support energy forecasting, grid scheduling and asset health monitoring. CREAMS also helps identify performance deviations quickly, allowing teams to initiate timely interventions and improve plant availability, Business-Today reported.
| Capability | Reported function |
|---|---|
| Real-time monitoring | Tracks performance of solar and wind assets round the clock |
| Analytics | Processes daily operational data to support forecasting and scheduling |
| Forecasting & scheduling | Supports energy forecasting and grid scheduling |
| Performance optimisation | Identifies deviations for timely interventions and improved plant availability |
| 24x7 surveillance | Enables corrective measures and operational support when required |
Grid Integration and Renewable Expansion
With renewable energy capacity expanding rapidly across India, centralised control facilities such as CREAMS are increasingly becoming critical for efficient grid integration, generation forecasting and the reliable delivery of green power, Business-Today reported. Tata Power officials described the Trombay-based facility as a key pillar in managing and optimising the company’s growing renewable energy portfolio.
Business-Today reported that centralised control hubs such as CREAMS are increasingly critical for grid integration, generation forecasting and reliable delivery of green power.
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