Tamil Nadu can reach 13.8 GW solar by 2027, finds IEEFA
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has stated that Tamil Nadu is India’s national model for low-cost renewable electricity generation. It finds that the state has the capability to increase its solar capacity six-fold in the next 10 years.
L&T Construction wins 200MW solar EPC orders valued at $92 million
Larsen & Toubro Construction will install two 100 MW each solar power plants in the states of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.
TANGEDCO to install 500 MW PV plant in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu generation and distribution company will be the first to set up such a large-scale photovoltaic plant in India.
Tamil Nadu location for 130 MW NLC solar plant
The thermal energy giant of India has commissioned a 130 MW solar plant in the state of Tamil Nadu, comprised of two, 65 MW blocks across 655 acres.
NHPC to build 150 MW Solar in India
Power generation company National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) is presently installing 50 MW of Solar in Tamil Nadu State and is expected to add 200 MW by 2019.
NLCIL to install 500 MW in Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu
Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Ltd (NLCIL) plans to install several 50-100 MW solar power plants in the Aruppukottai area of Virudhunagar District in Tamil Nadu.
MNRE urges Tamil Nadu to prevent curtailment of solar
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has confirmed that renewable energy in Tamil Nadu should have “must run” status and there should not be any more backdowns in solar power.
Tamil Nadu cancels 500 MW of solar projects
The government of the Tamil Nadu state decided to cancel an auction held Jan-Feb 2017, as developers rejected offer to reduce tariff bid of INR 4.40 ($0.07)/kWh.
Tamil Nadu signs MoUs for 1.5 GW solar auction
The government of Tamil Nadu this week signed MoUs with four companies to set up solar plants, after 16 companies successfully bid for 1.5 GW of capacity.
