TN floats tenders to set up battery systems to store renewable energy
3 weeks 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, which is expected to help significantly in reducing its reliance on private power purchase to meet demand during peak hours. Presently, the surplus power generated by solar and wind facilities goes unutilised if the power utilities are unable to evacuate the power at the right time. While the move is in line with the recent power sector-related policies released by Tamil Nadu, the push also came from the union government, directing all power distribution companies to store excess solar and wind energy generated during peak production hours.

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Coimbatore round up
5 days, 16 hours ago

Coimbatore round up

The Hindu  

BIS sets up demo house The Bureau of Indian Standards has set up a demo house at the Regional Science Centre in Coimbatore as part of the World Consumer Rights Day celebration. TECA welcomes TN budget The Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumers Association has welcomed the Tamil Nadu government’s budget announcements on green energy and waste-to-energy projects. President N. Pradeep, in …

TN Budget 2025: Pumped storage projects in Aliyar, Vellimalai to boost green energy announced
1 week ago

TN Budget 2025: Pumped storage projects in Aliyar, Vellimalai to boost green energy announced

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: To generate additional renewable green energy in the next five years, the state government has announced two pumped storage projects at Aliyar in Coimbatore, and Vellimalai in Kanniyakumari. As the first step towards green energy, pumped storage projects with a capacity of 1,100 MW in the Vellimalai and 1,800 MW in the Aliyar in Coimbatore district have been announced …

TNPDCL floats new tenders for 3.05 crore smart meters under RDSS
1 week, 2 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 …

TNPDCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹0.10 per unit on open-access power consumers
2 weeks, 4 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 losing at power play as discom ranks 48th among 52
3 weeks, 4 days ago

TN losing at power play as discom ranks 48th among 52

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, the state’s distribution company, continued to remain in the bottom in the 13th Annual Integrated Rating and Ranking released recently by the Ministry of Power for the year 2023-24. TNPDCL’s aggregate technical & commercial losses, which refer to the loss due technical issues such as transmission and commercial reasons such as illicit usage, …

State likely to witness energy deficit for 10 years till FY2034-35: Central Electricity Authority
3 weeks, 5 days ago

State likely to witness energy deficit for 10 years till FY2034-35: Central Electricity Authority

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is likely to witness energy deficit throughout 2024-25 to 2034-35, as per report on Resource Adequacy Plan for the State released by Central Electricity Authority, under Union Ministry of Power. In the fiscal year 2023-24, Tamil Nadu’s peak power demand of 19,045 MW was met without any gap, while energy required was 1,26,163 million units, against energy supplied …

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 …

AP floats its first stand-alone battery energy storage system
1 month ago

AP floats its first stand-alone battery energy storage system

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:In a significant step towards strengthening its energy infrastructure, Andhra Pradesh has announced its first standalone Battery Energy Storage System tender with a capacity of 500mw/1000mwh under the Viability Gap Funding scheme. NHPC shall enter into a battery energy storage purchase agreement with the successful bidders for availing the energy storage facility as per the terms, conditions and provisions of …

Make storage systems a requirement for solar power projects in future: Central Electricity Authority
1 month ago

Make storage systems a requirement for solar power projects in future: Central Electricity Authority

The Hindu  

Underscoring the growing relevance of energy storage systems, the Central Electricity Authority has advised power utilities to consider making ESS a requirement for rooftop solar plants as well as bigger solar power projects in future. Distribution licensees - the Kerala State Electricity Board, in Kerala’s case - may “consider mandating two-hour storage with rooftop solar plants,” the CEA noted in …

New solar projects to have 2-hour energy storage capacity installed onsite to ensure grid stability
1 month ago

New solar projects to have 2-hour energy storage capacity installed onsite to ensure grid stability

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Upcoming solar power projects in the country are set to have energy storage systems integrated at the sites to ensure uninterrupted supply of renewable power and maintain grid stability. The Central Electricity Authority has asked state power utilities and renewable energy implementation agencies to incorporate two-hour co-located energy storage systems, equivalent to 10% of the installed solar project …

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

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

Kerala Budget: Allocations for pumped storage projects, green hydrogen initiatives and battery energy storage system
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Budget: Allocations for pumped storage projects, green hydrogen initiatives and battery energy storage system

The Hindu  

The Kerala Budget for 2025-26 has placed emphasis on green hydrogen projects, pumped storage projects and battery energy storage systems for boosting the State’s energy sector. The Budget has earmarked ₹100 crore for PSPs, and ₹6.5 crore for implementing green hydrogen projects. Hydrogen Valley The Budget has also provided ₹5 crore for implementing Phase 1 of the proposed Hydrogen Valley …

TNPGCL expects smooth power supply from CGS during summer
1 month, 2 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 …

Kerala State Electricity Board proposes battery energy storage system project in Mylatti
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala State Electricity Board proposes battery energy storage system project in Mylatti

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Electricity Board is moving ahead with plans to set up a battery energy storage system at Mylatti, Kasaragod, with the increase in renewable energy generation signalling the need for storage capabilities. With the Solar Energy Corporation of India acting as a BESS implementation agency, the State power utility plans to establish a 125 megawatt /500 megawatt hour …

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. …

Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation to float tender for battery energy storage system
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation to float tender for battery energy storage system

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited will soon float a tender for Battery Energy Storage System for solar energy. We will soon float a tender for battery energy storage systems with capacity of 500 MW/1,000 megawatts hours, the official added. V, Vice-President & Co-Group Head - Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited, said the bid tariff for the battery energy storage …

India’s first battery energy storage system to go live in south Delhi’s Kilokri in March
2 months, 1 week ago

India’s first battery energy storage system to go live in south Delhi’s Kilokri in March

The Hindu  

India’s first commercial utility-scale battery energy storage system — an inverter that can provide electricity to a grid — from renewable energy is expected to go live in Delhi in March this year. The 20 MW /40 MWh cluster of batteries, capable of providing four hours of power every day, is part of the BSES Rajdhani’s power sub-station in south …

Tender to Adani Energy Solutions scrapped
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tender to Adani Energy Solutions scrapped

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:A global tender floated by the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation for procuring smart electricity, under the Union Government’s revamped electricity distribution sector scheme, has been cancelled as the price quoted by the lowest bidder Adani Energy Solutions Ltd was found to be on the higher side. The tenders were floated as four packages in August 2023 and AESL was …

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 …

TN aspires for 50 Percent power from renewable energy sources
3 months 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 …

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

Tamil Nadu to introduce Battery Energy Storage Systems to boost green energy infrastructure
4 months ago

Tamil Nadu to introduce Battery Energy Storage Systems to boost green energy infrastructure

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a major step towards strengthening renewable energy infrastructure, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited is set to introduce Battery Energy Storage Systems for the first time in the state. With over 70% of renewable energy capacity connected to interstate transmission systems, there is a critical need to support state utilities in developing InSTS-connected BESS, especially in states with …

TN aims to generate 25 GW wind power by 2030 to tackle peak-hour shortage
4 months, 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 …

TN Green energy corpn meets union govt target, produces 210 MU more power
6 months ago

TN Green energy corpn meets union govt target, produces 210 MU more power

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation has generated 2,009.456 million units of electricity through its hydropower plants from April 1 to September 18 this financial year. The rise in production has enabled TNGEC to meet the Central Electricity Authority’s target, playing key role in advancing Tamil Nadu’s green energy goals. Another official said Kundah and Erode are currently leading in …

MSME associations urge TN to revise network charges for rooftop solar systems
6 months ago

MSME associations urge TN to revise network charges for rooftop solar systems

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: Several MSME associations have called upon the state to reduce network or wheeling charges for rooftop solar systems, especially for consumers who do not transfer excess energy to the power grid. Pradeep Natarajan, President of Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumer Association said, “The existing norm of imposing charges on all energy generated, regardless of whether it is consumed on-site or …

TNPGCL proposes to levy additional surcharge of ₹1.06 per unit on open-access consumers
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Fine looms, Tamil Nadu rushes to shore up renewable power
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Fine looms, Tamil Nadu rushes to shore up renewable power

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has stepped up its efforts to sew up deals to meet the 2024-25 target of 29.91% of power to be derived from renewable energy sources. Failure to achieve this renewable purchase obligation may cost state power utilities dearly as the ministry has fixed penalties. Tangedco has signed a deal with Solar Energy Corporation of India to procure …

Tamil Nadu considers wind energy banking for windmills over 20 years old
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu considers wind energy banking for windmills over 20 years old

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government has held preliminary talks with representatives of the alternative energy industry, regarding one of their long-pending demands, on permitting the banking of energy generated by windmills that are more than 20 years old. According to industry sources who attended the meeting recently in Chennai, it was mooted that annual banking could be allowed for wind energy …

Bescom to set up EV charging stations on APMC premises across State
9 months, 1 week ago

Bescom to set up EV charging stations on APMC premises across State

The Hindu  

In a bid to increase the penetration of electric vehicles across Karnataka, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company will soon set up EV charging stations on the premises of Agricultural Produce & Market Committees in the State. Bescom, which is the nodal agency for EV adoption in the State, is setting up 1,190 EV charging stations across Karnataka, as per Ministry …

INDIA’s clean energy transition goals in limbo
10 months, 3 weeks ago

INDIA’s clean energy transition goals in limbo

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : While hosting the G20 Presidency for the first time, India championed a climate change-focused agenda and pushed the group of countries to agree to tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. A report titled “Indian States’ Electricity Transition: 2024” was released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Ember that looks into the performance of …

A different shade of green: T.N.’s renewable energy initiatives
1 year, 1 month 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 …

HT industrial consumers plan investments in renewable energy in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 2 months ago

HT industrial consumers plan investments in renewable energy in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Several High Tension industrial consumers in Tamil Nadu have drafted plans to invest in renewable energy. For instance, GHCL Textiles that manufactures cotton and synthetic yarn signed an MoU at the meeting entailing investments for capacity expansion and increasing renewable energy generation. When implemented, GHCL Textile’s total investment in the State will be over ₹1,035 crore and its renewable energy …

High-tension electricity consumers in Tamil Nadu investing in solar energy
1 year, 9 months ago

High-tension electricity consumers in Tamil Nadu investing in solar energy

The Hindu  

Several high-tension electricity consumers in Tamil Nadu, especially those with relatively small capacities, are opting for solar energy to meet their captive electricity needs. While most of the units have wind mills, many prefer investing in solar energy now, said industry sources. Subramanian, president of Tiruppur Exporters’ Association, said wind and solar energy investments were almost equal by garment exporters. …

Tamil Nadu’s Wind Power Generation Season Begins; 72 Million Units Produced
1 year, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu’s Wind Power Generation Season Begins; 72 Million Units Produced

News 18  

As the wind power season begins in Tamil Nadu, the state generated 92 million units of both wind and solar power on May 15, out of which, nearly 72 million units were from wind alone. Generally, we used to generate thermal power in the evening but on Monday we put a majority of our thermal units on standby as wind …

Is there an impending energy crisis in Tamil Nadu?
1 year, 11 months ago

Is there an impending energy crisis in Tamil Nadu?

The Hindu  

Is there an actual need to expand lignite mining in the State now? The last thermal power project inaugurated in the State was the North Chennai Thermal Power Station -II in 2014. Since then, the Tamil Nadu government has been working on building five thermal power projects, totalling 4,500 MW, categorised as super critical projects. The mega thermal power projects …

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 gives big push to green energy
2 years 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 …

Tamil Nadu is power-surplus and exporting, says Senthilbalaji
2 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu is power-surplus and exporting, says Senthilbalaji

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has become power-surplus, and is exporting power to other States, Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise V. Senthilbalaj said on Sunday. Speaking at a DMK workshop on the Dravidian model here, he said, “The power disruption occurred in Tamil Nadu only for two or three days. Now, Tamil Nadu is power-surplus, and is exporting power to other States.” …

Tamil Nadu To Purchase 6000 MW Power To Overcome Summer Electricity Shortage
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu To Purchase 6000 MW Power To Overcome Summer Electricity Shortage

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu is set to purchase power to the tune of 6000 MW to overcome the shortage in the months of April and May. Sources in Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company told IANS that an agreement has been made with power suppliers to purchase 3047 MW for the month of April and 3007 MW for the month of …

Centre issues largest tender on battery storage for solar power
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre issues largest tender on battery storage for solar power

The Hindu  

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, a public sector body under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, has issued the tender for setting up 500 MW/1000–MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems. The tender marks the first tranche of the government’s immediate target of setting up 4000 MWh of Battery Storage Capacity to inject more renewable energy in the …

Few Takers for Solar Power Tender of Railways, Bid Deadline Extended
4 years, 4 months ago

Few Takers for Solar Power Tender of Railways, Bid Deadline Extended

News 18  

Solar power project developers have given a lukewarm response to a tender for setting up 1 gigawatt of solar power plants on railways' land, as there is 14 GW of surplus capacity available with government agency SECI, sources said. Three sources in leading solar power developers said the tender by the Railway Energy Management Co Ltd, a joint venture company …

SECI to develop 500 MW solar projects in Tamil Nadu
5 years, 10 months ago

SECI to develop 500 MW solar projects in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: The Solar Energy Corporation of India will establish 500 MW of grid-connected solar PV projects in Tamil Nadu on Build Own Operate basis. In April, the Neyveli Lignite Corporation India has commissioned 200 MW of grid-connected solar projects in the state. And this was part of the 500 MW of grid-connected solar PV projects currently under implementation in Tamil …

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 to get 1,000 MW more solar power soon
9 years, 8 months ago

TN to get 1,000 MW more solar power soon

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s ambitious plan to tap solar energy to narrow the power deficit in will get a boost with the government set to finalise deals assuring 1,000 MW solar energy by the end of this month. Addressing an international conference and Exposition on Renewable Energy 2015, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry here on Thursday, Electricity Minister Natham R. …

“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 …

Jayalalithaa urges PM to allocate 1721 MW to State
12 years, 4 months ago

Jayalalithaa urges PM to allocate 1721 MW to State

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to allocate to Tamil Nadu, 1,721 MW of power the Delhi Government proposes to surrender to the Centre from November 1 to March 31. In a letter on Tuesday, the Chief Minister stated that the Delhi Government proposed to surrender power from various Central generating stations at the rate of 230 …

Tamil Nadu to be hub of solar power
12 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu to be hub of solar power

Firstpost  

Tamil Nadu’s Solar Energy Policy 2012 unveiled by Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Saturday aims at making the southern state a regional solar energy hub. According to the policy, Tamil Nadu has around 300 clear sunny days in a year and southern parts of the state are considered the ideal locations for development of solar power projects. As per the policy, …

TN unveils solar energy policy
12 years, 5 months ago

TN unveils solar energy policy

India TV News  

Chennai, Oct 20: With the state reeling under acute power crisis, Tamil Nadu government today unveiled a solar energy policy under which installation of solar panels in all new government and local body buildings would be made mandatory. Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa announced the new policy, which seeks to tap 3000 MW of power in the next three years through …

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