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 wind energy evacuation as during the current year, 2023-2024 can also see high wind energy generation in the State, he said.

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TN aspires for 50 Percent power from renewable energy sources
3 days, 6 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 …

Tamil Nadu releases Repowering, Refurbishment & Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu releases Repowering, Refurbishment & Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment & Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024 has been released to encourage developers to replace old wind turbines and promote optimum utilisation of wind energy resources. Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu commenced in 1986 with machine capacities ranging from 55 kW to 600 kW. By replacing the old wind turbines, optimisation …

Fine looms, Tamil Nadu rushes to shore up renewable power
5 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
5 months, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu to give relief to industries
1 year, 3 months ago

Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu to give relief to industries

The Hindu  

Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu in the current wind season, which will go on till October, is expected to be almost the same as last year, giving relief to industries that generate wind energy for captive use. According to data available, wind energy generation on August 27 evening was 3,553 MW and on August 28 morning 1232 MW. N. …

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 …

Tamil Nadu’s Wind Power Generation Season Begins; 72 Million Units Produced
1 year, 7 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 …

As T.N. reels under rising temperatures, power demand, daily consumption hit all-time high
1 year, 8 months ago

As T.N. reels under rising temperatures, power demand, daily consumption hit all-time high

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has hit yet another all-time high in terms of peak power demand and daily consumption, this summer. The State’s daily consumption hit an all-time high of 41.30 crore units and a peak demand of 18,882 MW on April 18, Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji said in a Twitter post. The note also stated that the summer peak power …

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 …

Tamil Nadu’s power demand crosses 18,000 MW for the first time
1 year, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu’s power demand crosses 18,000 MW for the first time

The Hindu  

Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji said Tamil Nadu’s peak power demand crossed 18,000 MW for the first time on Thursday, March 16. The State saw a demand of 18,053 MW on March 16, surpassing the previous peak of 17,749 MW on March 15, the Minister said in a Twitter post on Friday, adding that the power demand was met without …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Tamil Nadu has a long way to go in tapping offshore wind energy
2 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu has a long way to go in tapping offshore wind energy

The Hindu  

While the Central and Tamil Nadu governments have, in recent weeks, initiated measures to tap into offshore wind energy, the State may still have a long way to go in achieving success. Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthilbalaji had earlier this week visited offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom along with a delegation of State government officials. He visited …

Tamil Nadu: Tangedco to double 'power production' by 2030
2 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Tangedco to double 'power production' by 2030

India TV News  

Highlights Tamil Nadu Power Generation and Distribution Company to double up power production by 2030 Tangedco will roll out 'TNEB 2.0' just like Singara Chennai 2.0, said State Electricity Minister Tangedco will upgrade the distribution system for an uninterrupted power supply in the state The Tamil Nadu Power Generation and Distribution Company will double up the power production in the …

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