Renewable energy consumption up in State, says chairman of Indian Wind Power Association in Coimbatore
2 years, 4 months ago

Renewable energy consumption up in State, says chairman of Indian Wind Power Association in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

Consumption of energy from renewable sources was high in the State on Friday-Saturday, according to K. Kasthurirangaian, chairman of Indian Wind Power Association. Of the 5,583 MW of solar energy installed, 371 MW was solar energy generated and 21.5 million units came from hydro projects. According to A.D. Thirumoorthy, member of the State-level Renewable Energy Committee, States such as Karnataka have over 90 % of the electricity consumption coming from renewable sources. Hydel power is consumed mainly during peak hours and in a move to give thrust to solar energy consumption, three-phase supply is given for agricultural connections in the morning hours instead of night hours.

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TN aspires for 50 Percent power from renewable energy sources
3 days, 10 hours ago

TN aspires for 50 Percent power from renewable energy sources

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Under the guidance of Chief Minister M K Stalin, the State would generate 50 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030, which would be way ahead of the target fixed by the Union Government to generate 43 percent of electricity from renewable energy sources. An official press release said on Friday that work was on to ensure …

TN aims to generate 25 GW wind power by 2030 to tackle peak-hour shortage
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TN aims to generate 25 GW wind power by 2030 to tackle peak-hour shortage

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: With its vast wind energy potential, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation aims to generate 25 GW of wind power by 2030. According to the National Institute of Wind Energy, Tamil Nadu’s total wind energy potential is estimated at 75 GW, including 35 GW from offshore wind sources. Given these costs, adopting renewable energy is crucial, both to meet the …

CM Naidu Seeks to Attract Green Investments at Global Meet
3 months, 1 week ago

CM Naidu Seeks to Attract Green Investments at Global Meet

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will highlight Andhra Pradesh's green energy commitments at the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet, which is to be conducted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy from September 16 to 18 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Chief Minister is optimistic about attracting significant investments in the green power sector, leveraging the state's substantial …

U.P. marching ahead in solar energy field: Min
4 months, 1 week ago

U.P. marching ahead in solar energy field: Min

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh was establishing nine solar parks with a total capacity of 3840 MW, out of which 528 MW of electricity production had already started, energy minister AK Sharma said here on Wednesday, claiming that the state had taken significant strides in the field of renewable energy. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, solar energy plants will be installed …

Karnataka: No wind to renewable energy projects after strides from 2016 to 2020
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: No wind to renewable energy projects after strides from 2016 to 2020

The Hindu  

As of May 2024, the total installed capacity of Renewable Energy in Karnataka stands at 21,990 megawatts putting the State in the fourth position in the country for installed RE projects. However, from 2016-17 to 2019-20, over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects were commissioned every year with solar and wind energy projects leading the way. Solar energy projects with …

State’s power consumption increased over 7% in April-June 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

State’s power consumption increased over 7% in April-June 2024

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s power consumption increased over 7% to 35,385 million units in April-June 2024, from 32,909 million units in the same period last year, as per the provisional data from Central Electricity Authority, under the Union Ministry of Power. According to the State Energy Department’s policy note for 2024-25, Tamil Nadu’s power grid hit a new high, reaching a staggering …

Measures needed to revive wind energy sector in Tamil Nadu: experts
8 months ago

Measures needed to revive wind energy sector in Tamil Nadu: experts

The Hindu  

Gujarat overtook Tamil Nadu last year with the highest installed wind energy capacity. According to data available online, Gujarat has an installed wind energy capacity of 10, 415 MW compared with 10, 124 MW in Tamil Nadu. Of this, the installed wind energy capacity connected to the Tamil Nadu grid is 8,923.89 MW. A.D. Thirumoorthy, a member of the State-level …

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data

The Hindu  

As Karnataka enters the summer months, there is an electricity deficit of 300 to 500 MW ) during peak hours in some blocks, according to data provided by the Energy Department. This year, a peak demand of 17,220 MW was recorded in the State on March 12 and the highest energy consumption of 329.53 MU was recorded on March 22. …

A different shade of green: T.N.’s renewable energy initiatives
10 months ago

A different shade of green: T.N.’s renewable energy initiatives

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s prescience led it on the wind energy route long before it became fashionable to talk about it. While other States have slowly gained ground in the race, with the constitution of the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited, the State is attempting to be a forerunner again in the renewable energy sector. While Tamil Nadu has solar and …

Kerala joins list of renewable energy-rich States
10 months, 1 week ago

Kerala joins list of renewable energy-rich States

The Hindu  

With its eyes firmly fixed on renewable energy transition and being fully green-powered by 2040 Kerala has joined the energy elite club of renewable energy-rich States in the country a fortnight ago, generating more than 1,000 MW of solar and wind energy. Kerala State Electricity Board sources said on Thursday that being recognised by the Union Ministry of New and …

Despite subsidies rooftop solar still too expensive: study
1 year, 1 month ago

Despite subsidies rooftop solar still too expensive: study

The Hindu  

India’s low uptake of rooftop solar systems – often touted as the pathway to clean, decentralised electricity –is largely due to limited electricity consumption and existing subsidies for coal-fired electricity that makes even subsidised solar power expensive, suggests the results of a first-of-its-kind study spanning 14,000 households across 21 states. Were all rooftops in India’s estimated 25-30 crore households to …

Wind energy generation picks up in T.N., consumption expected to peak at 100 million units a day this year
1 year, 6 months ago

Wind energy generation picks up in T.N., consumption expected to peak at 100 million units a day this year

The Hindu  

Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu has picked up over the past two days, with 2,687 MW generated on Friday, June 2, 2023. K. Kasthurirangaian, chairman of the Indian Wind Power Association, told The Hindu on Saturday that 62 million units of electricity consumed on Thursday, June 1, came from wind energy, and on Friday, June 2, 60 million units …

Energy consumption of Andhra Pradesh increased to 65,830 Million Units in 2022-23 financial year
1 year, 6 months ago

Energy consumption of Andhra Pradesh increased to 65,830 Million Units in 2022-23 financial year

The Hindu  

The annual energy consumption of Andhra Pradesh has increased to around 65,830 Million Units in 2022-23 financial year when compared to 50,077 MUs in 2017-18 fiscal, an official release has said, adding that the power utilities in the State have met the all-time high energy demand of 251 MUs per day recently. To meet the future energy demand, the government …

India misses RE capacity target due to low solar rooftop, wind energy project installations: Parliamentary panel
1 year, 9 months ago

India misses RE capacity target due to low solar rooftop, wind energy project installations: Parliamentary panel

The Hindu  

A parliamentary panel has attributed low installation of solar roof-top and wind energy projects as key reasons for the shortfall in achieving India’s renewable energy capacity target of 175 GW by 2022. However, it should also be mentioned that whatever shortfall has occurred in achievement of the target that is because of low installation of solar roof-tops and wind energy …

Wind energy generation starts in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 9 months ago

Wind energy generation starts in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu consumed 26.8 million units of wind energy on Sunday, indicating commencement of the new wind season, said K. Kasthurirangaian, president of Indian Wind Power Association. Wind energy generation peaks in the State between May and October every year. “The total wind energy generation this financial year since May 2022 has crossed 12,400 million units. If Tangedco keeps up …

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 gives big push to green energy
1 year, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 gives big push to green energy

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has touched a new high in power consumption this year - nearly 18,000 mega watt - and will be in need of a 20,000 MW in the coming years, the State government has big plans in the energy sector. Though the present contribution of green energy to Tamil Nadu grid remains at a healthy rate of 20.88%, it …

India's power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal energy supplies year ago
1 year, 9 months ago

India's power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal energy supplies year ago

The Hindu  

India’s power consumption surged 10% to 1375.57 billion units during April-February this fiscal year and has already surpassed the level of electricity supplied in entire 2021-22. In entire fiscal year 2021-22, power consumption was 1374.02 BU, which is less than 1375.57 BU recorded during April 2022 to February 2023 period. Experts say power consumption is expected to grow in double …

Annual energy consumption in Andhra Pradesh likely to touch 64,523 MUs in 10 years, says Energy Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Annual energy consumption in Andhra Pradesh likely to touch 64,523 MUs in 10 years, says Energy Minister

The Hindu  

The annual energy consumption in Andhra Pradesh is expected to rise to 64,523 Million Units in the next 10 years from the present 60,945 MUs and and the average is likely to increase from 220 MUs per day to 250 MUs per day, Minister for Energy Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy has said. The Minister, in a press note released on the …

Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion
2 years ago

Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion

The Hindu  

India’s plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 will involve an investment of at least ₹2.44 lakh crore or ₹2.44 trillion, according to a committee constituted by the Central Electricity Authority. They were tasked with setting out a plan for the transmission system required for having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity by 2030. The …

Karnataka has highest grid-interactive renewable power capacity: RBI report
2 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka has highest grid-interactive renewable power capacity: RBI report

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka came at the top position while comparing the total installed capacity of grid-interactive renewable power of all the states of the country. Karnataka has highest grid-interactive renewable power capacity: RBI report Tamil Nadu, with 15,225 mw, came at the second; Gujarat, with 13,153 mw, was at third position while Maharashtra, with 10,267 mw, was at the fourth, according to …

India meets two-thirds of renewable energy target, says report
2 years, 3 months ago

India meets two-thirds of renewable energy target, says report

The Hindu  

‘22% rise in solar installations in Jan-Aug 2022’ India has so far installed 66% of its targeted renewable energy installation of 175 GW with only Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Telangana meeting State-wise targets, according to a report on Thursday by global energy thinktank Ember. While India may not reach 175 GW by the end of 2022, its 2030 targets of …

Solar generation in Tamil Nadu hits a new record: Minister Senthilbalaji
2 years, 3 months ago

Solar generation in Tamil Nadu hits a new record: Minister Senthilbalaji

The Hindu  

Minister for Electricity V. Senthilbalaji on Thursday said solar energy generation in Tamil Nadu touched the highest ever level of 3782 MW at 12:30 hours on September 21. In a Twitter post, he said solar energy consumption reached a peak of 28.6 million units. A senior Tangedco official said the last high for solar generation was 3658 MW on September …

T.N. evacuates wind energy of 120.25 million units, the highest-ever
2 years, 5 months ago

T.N. evacuates wind energy of 120.25 million units, the highest-ever

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu on July 9 evacuated 120.25 million units of wind energy, an all-time high. As per the data shared with The Hindu, the State had evacuated 107.76 million units on July 8, 101.71 million units on July 6, 111.13 million units on July 5, 106.91 million units on July 4 and 103.96 million units on July 3. K. Kasthurirangaian, …

Power ministry proposes mandatory green energy use for industrial units
3 years, 1 month ago

Power ministry proposes mandatory green energy use for industrial units

Hindustan Times  

Industrial units may soon have to use a share of renewable energy mandatorily as the Union power ministry has proposed amendments to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 to increase India’s reliance on green power resources. At present, India has an installed renewable energy capacity of 147 GW, including hydropower “Amidst the growing energy needs and changing global climate landscape, the …

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