TNERC expresses concern over State power utility going ahead with tender process
1 month, 1 week ago

TNERC expresses concern over State power utility going ahead with tender process

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has expressed concern over the State’s power utility going ahead with the tender process to procure short term power for summer period, while its approval is pending. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited sought nod for procurement of 2,750 MW of round the clock power and 5,775 MW of peak hour power from February to May 2025. It said the State’s power demand is to increase 6% in the summer months of 2025, over the previous year’s all time high peak power demand of 20,830 MW reached on May 2, 2024 and the record high daily consumption of 454.320 million units on April 30, 2024. TNERC noted that TNPDCL, consequent to the filing petition, went ahead with tender process and the competitive bidding was already over and presented a fait accompli.

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TNPDCL floats new tenders for 3.05 crore smart meters under RDSS
1 week, 6 days ago

TNPDCL floats new tenders for 3.05 crore smart meters under RDSS

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, the state’s discom, has reissued tenders for installing 3.05 crore smart meters across the state as part of the union government’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. The tenders were cancelled in December 2024 after Adani Energy Solution Limited, which emerged as the lowest bidder in one of the four packages, did not agree …

T.N. power regulator junks plea seeking action against TNPDCL officials
2 weeks, 6 days ago

T.N. power regulator junks plea seeking action against TNPDCL officials

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission dismissed a plea seeking action against certain officials of Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited. In his petition, S.Neelakanta Pillai alleged that only three lakh service connections have been converted from domestic category to new category of common supply under Tariff ID, while the overall service connections under the category is in the order of …

TNPDCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹0.10 per unit on open-access power consumers
3 weeks, 2 days ago

TNPDCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹0.10 per unit on open-access power consumers

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited has proposed the levying of an additional surcharge of ₹0.10 per unit, payable by all open-access consumers who purchase power from third-party sales and power exchanges. The move aimed to increase competitiveness and efficiency in the power sector, and the loss of revenue suffered by the TNPDCL was compensated by a cross-subsidy surcharge …

TN floats tenders to set up battery systems to store renewable energy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

TN floats tenders to set up battery systems to store renewable energy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a major push towards efficient utilisation of power, especially power generated through renewable sources, the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited on Friday floated global e-tenders to set up clusters of Battery Energy Storage Systems with combined capacity of 500 MW and 1,000 MW in the state. This is the first time the state is planning such facilities, …

Tender for smart meters likely in a week in Tamil Nadu
1 month ago

Tender for smart meters likely in a week in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: After completing certain prerequisite legal procedures, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited is set to invite bids through global e-tender for the installation of smart meters within a week. The granting of approval for issuing fresh tenders for the installation of smart meters was discussed as a key agenda at the 128th board meeting of the Tamil Nadu Electricity …

TNERC junks power utility’s plea seeking nod to procure power under PM Kusum scheme
1 month, 1 week ago

TNERC junks power utility’s plea seeking nod to procure power under PM Kusum scheme

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission rejected Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd. ‘s plea seeking nod for power purchase under the PM-Kusum Scheme-Component A. Under PM-KUSUM scheme- Component-A, farmers can set-up Decentralized Ground/ Stilt Mounted Grid Connected Solar or other Renewable Energy based Power Plants on their land up to the capacity. TNGECL floated tender on February 14, 2024 without …

TNPGCL expects smooth power supply from CGS during summer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TNPGCL expects smooth power supply from CGS during summer

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited is expecting the Central Generating Stations to provide a smooth supply of power this summer. Tamil Nadu has a share of over 6,000 MW from CGS, including Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, NLC, and NTPC. It has a power allocation share of 1,150 MW out of the total capacity of 2,000 MW of Units I …

TNPGCL to tie up for power arrangements to overcome deficit during summer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TNPGCL to tie up for power arrangements to overcome deficit during summer

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is expected to see a power deficit during the evening peak hours in the upcoming summer months and Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited would tie up for power through tenders and swap arrangements. During the summer last year, the State’s peak power demand hit a new record, touching an all-time-high of 20,830 MW on May 2, 2024. …

TNPDCL scraps smart meter tenders citing pricing issues with Adani group
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TNPDCL scraps smart meter tenders citing pricing issues with Adani group

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited has cancelled the tenders floated as four packages in August 2023 for procuring smart meters under the union government's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. Sources indicate that the power utility is expected to float fresh tenders soon, as the deadline to implement the smart meter scheme is set for March 2025. A senior official …

Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 1 week ago

Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Following the guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Power, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited is working on a Resource Adequacy Plan to ensure uninterrupted power supply and increase renewable energy generation throughout the year. As per the ministry’s instructions, all power distribution companies are required to prepare 10-year electricity demand forecast to meet projected peak demand. A …

TNPGCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹1.06 per unit on open-access consumers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

TNPGCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹1.06 per unit on open-access consumers

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited has proposed the levying of an additional surcharge of ₹1.06 per unit, payable by all open-access consumers, who purchase power from third-party sales and power exchanges. The move aimed to increase competitiveness and efficiency in the power sector, and the loss of revenue suffered by the TNPGCL was compensated by a cross-subsidy surcharge …

On increase in electricity tariff in Tamil Nadu | Explained
8 months ago

On increase in electricity tariff in Tamil Nadu | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On July 15, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission announced an average hike of 4.83% for domestic and all other consumers. The Commission waited for the Lok Sabha and Vikravandi Assembly byelection results before announcing the tariff increase, even as it indicated, in its tariff order of September 2022, that the new tariff will come to …

Tender process in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board transparent'
6 years, 7 months ago

Tender process in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board transparent'

Deccan Chronicle  

NAMAKKAL: The State Electricity minister, Mr. P Thangamani declared near here on Saturday that there is no irregularity in allocating tenders from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and according to him tenders have been allocated transparent manner. I am ready to accept responsibility for any irregularities, if any, in tender allocation.” On the power situation in Tamil Nadu, he said, …

“TN will have surplus power by year-end”
10 years, 11 months ago

“TN will have surplus power by year-end”

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu will have surplus power by the end of this year, Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa has said. The Sholapur-Raichur power line, now under trial, will be available for commercial use shortly and contribute another 1,208 MW to the State. The Kudankulam second unit will supply 462 MW by the end of this year.” Ms. Jayalalithaa also …

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