WattPower launches 10 GW solar inverter factory in India
WattPower has inaugurated a string solar inverter factory with an annual production capacity of 10 GW in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Cleantech Solar secures PPAs for PV projects in Tamil Nadu
Cleantech Solar has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 60 MWp of PV projects being built in the Tirunelveli district. The PPAs were signed with commercial & industrial customers in the state.
Tamil Nadu must add up to 32 GW of new renewables capacity and phase down coal to meet ‘50% RE by 2030’ target
Tamil Nadu will need to add around 32 GW of solar energy capacity (or 28 GW of wind) and retire most of the existing coal power plants in the next six years to meet its 2030 target of 50% renewables in the total power mix, according to a new report by Auroville Consulting. Tha analysts assumed no change in the state’s generation of nuclear energy and gas energy in this period.
NLC seeks QCA services for 1.4 GW of solar and wind plants
NLC India Ltd is looking to engage a qualified coordinating agency (QCA) for its 1.4 GW of solar and wind power plants at various places in Tamil Nadu. The QCA will maintain the transmission of plant-level data and other required data to the state load dispatch center (SLDC), besides providing other services.
Tata Power’s 4 GW solar cell line will be ready by December
Tata Power is building a greenfield 4 GW solar cell and module factory in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Amplus Solar to set up 200 MWp wind-solar hybrid project in Tamil Nadu
The plant marks Amplus Solar’s first wind and solar hybrid project. It will supply power to commercial and industrial consumers in Tamil Nadu under open access.
Cleantech Solar commissions 40 MWp PV project for a global industrial manufacturing giant
The Singapore-headquartered corporate renewable energy provider installed the 40 MWp captive solar project at its 280 MWp PV park in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu tenders 20 MW rooftop solar under Capex mode
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency has invited bids to install an aggregate 20 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar capacity under CAPEX mode in the State of Tamil Nadu.
NIIFL signs MoU on renewable energy projects in Tamil Nadu
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIFL) will support Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board in identifying potential private-sector investment opportunities in various sectors including renewable energy.
NTPC switches on 162 MW solar in Tamil Nadu
The state-owned power producer has commissioned 162.27 MW of the 230 MW Ettayapuram solar PV project in the Thoothukudi district.
