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.
Sunsure Energy completes 74 MWp open-access solar plant in Tamil Nadu
Haryana-based Sunsure Energy installed the 74 MWp open-access solar plant on a turnkey basis. The project is its largest single-site installation yet, and takes its cumulative installed PV capacity to 250 MWp across India.
Tamil Nadu could lower carbon emissions by over 36 million tonnes with 5-10% conversion to EV use
A new report says Tamil Nadu could lower carbon emissions by over 36 million tonnes if 5-10% of all two-, three- and four-wheeler vehicle sales in the state during 2022-30 are converted to electric.
Battery energy storage systems as an alternative to diesel generators
A new study suggests that battery energy storage systems charged with solar are the most attractive power backup option for commercial and industrial entities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Cleantech Solar to commission 18.7 MW captive PV plant for Saint-Gobain India
Cleantech Solar will develop the PV plant at its solar park in Tamil Nadu and supply clean power to Saint-Gobain India’s manufacturing facilities.
Acme to build 1.5 GW green hydrogen project in Tamil Nadu
Indian developer Acme will set up a green hydrogen and ammonia project in Tamil Nadu with 1.5 GW of electrolysis capacity and 1.1 million tons of ammonia synthesis, powered by a 5 GW solar plant.
Tata Power signs MoU to set up 4 GW solar cell, module plant in Tamil Nadu
The company has signed an MoU with the government of Tamil Nadu to invest INR 3,000 crore ($380 million) for setting up 4 GW of solar cell and module manufacturing facility in the state.
General Electric to triple its solar and battery energy storage capacity in India
The US multinational will expand the solar and battery energy storage manufacturing capacity at its factory in Tamil Nadu to 9 GW per annum by the end of 2022. The factory manufactures FlexInverter power conversion solution and FlexReservoir utility-scale energy storage solution.
Statkraft switches on first large-scale solar park in India
Statkraft has completed a 76 MWdc solar power in Tamil Nadu, set up under group captive mode for industrial consumption. It features 140,000 PV panels and spans 773,678 square meters of land.
Adani Solar expands PV panel retail distribution to Tamil Nadu
The solar manufacturer, with a 3.5GW cell and module production capacity, has expanded its retail sales footprint to Tamil Nadu with Festa Solar as the official distribution partner for the region.
