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Tamil Nadu plans to add 20GW of solar capacity by 2030

The proposed solar power capacity, to be developed across the State, will be combined with adequate battery storage systems to ensure an uninterrupted power supply to the consumers.

Waaree Renewable awarded 180 MW solar project in Tamil Nadu

After 140 MW in Gujarat, the company has secured a 180 MW DC solar project in Tamil Nadu. It shall set up the plant on a turnkey basis.

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Apollo Tyres Ltd raises 27.2% stake in captive solar plant

The captive solar plant, being developed by Cleantech Solar arm CSE Deccan Solar, will supply 40 million units of electricity per annum to the tyre manufacturer’s Chennai facility. 

Waaree supplies 1.53 MW of solar modules to RBA Power 

The Mumbai-headquartered solar manufacturer supplied its 335 Wp polysilicon modules for the 1.53 MW PV project located at Kovilpatti in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu.

Magenta to invest US$33.6 million in Tamil Nadu

The company will invest INR 250 crore for the R&D and manufacturing of cutting-edge technologies in the e-mobility segment.

Tata Power to set up 4 GW integrated solar manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu

The company’s solar arm is planning a 4 GW integrated solar PV manufacturing unit with an investment of around INR 3,000 crore (US$403 million).

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TVS Motor commits US$161.2 million of electric vehicle investment in Tamil Nadu

The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government to invest INR 1,200 crore for the design, development and manufacturing of new products and capacity expansion in the electric vehicles space.

NHPC tenders 600 MW solar EPC in Tamil Nadu

The tendered capacity includes 500 MW interstate and 100 MW intrastate transmission connected solar projects. Bidding closes in the first week of October.

APTEL orders compensation for solar curtailment in Tamil Nadu

The Delhi-based Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has directed Tamil Nadu State Load Despatch Centre (TNSLDC) and The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) to compensate developers at 75% of PPA tariff per kWh on solar curtailment.

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Financial feasibility of behind-the-meter solar-plus-storage in India

A new report says solar-plus-energy storage will become an attractive investment option for commercial consumers in India as early as 2023 for electricity bill reduction. For high-tariff paying residential consumers, the system will reach grid parity post-2027. The report findings are based on the levelized cost analysis of solar-plus-energy storage systems for consumers in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu.  

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