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Orient Green approves contract for 7 MW solar in Tamil Nadu

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The Board of Directors of Orient Green Power Company Limited has approved an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Remon Solutions Private Limited. The contract covers 7 MW/9.8 MWp capacity under the first phase of its solar project in Tiruttani taluk, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. The approval was granted on June 10, 2025. This capacity is part of a larger 25 MW/35 MWp project being developed under Phase-I by Orient Green’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Delta…

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Delta Electronics signs wind power deal for Tamil Nadu facilities

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Delta Electronics India has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to source wind power for its operations in Tamil Nadu. The deal covers 9.6 million units of wind-generated electricity annually. Ventus Energy Consultancy Private Limited facilitated the PPA. Power will be routed through Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO). Wind energy will be supplied from farms in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Tiruppur. This move is expected to reduce Delta’s carbon emissions by nearly…

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PFCCL wins Rs 649 million project management contract in Tamil Nadu

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has secured a Rs 649 million consultancy contract under the Tamil Nadu Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The Notification of Award (NoA) confirms PFCCL will assist in project management for distribution infrastructure works across the state. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) had invited bids for this project in May 2023. PFCCL’s role will be to provide support and oversight in implementing the scheme’s objectives. The scope of…

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MoEFCC clears EIA study for Upper Bhavani pumped hydro project

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted initial approval to carry out an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study for the 1,000 MW Upper Bhavani Pumped Storage Hydro Power Project in Tamil Nadu. Located in the Nilgiris district, the project is designed to have a capacity of 1,000 MW (4×250 MW). It will store surplus energy generated from solar and wind sources in Tamil Nadu and other parts of India. The project…

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Cleantech Solar commissions 80 MWp open access projects in Tamil Nadu

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CSE Development (India) Private Limited commissioned 80 MWp of open access solar photovoltaic (PV) projects at its solar park in Tamil Nadu on May 8, 2025. The solar park has a total capacity of 275 MWp.   The power generated from these projects will be used on a captive basis by companies such as First Solar Power India Limited, DCW Limited, and Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Limited. The power helps these clients meet their manufacturing energy…

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Ganeko Solar signs agreements for 28 MW hybrid project in Tamil Nadu

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Ganeko Solar Private Limited (GSPL), a subsidiary of Zelestra Energy, has entered into several key agreements with Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited (SPB) to set up a 28 MW/39 MWp wind-solar hybrid power project in Tamil Nadu. The agreements include a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), Share Subscription and Shareholder’s Agreement (SSSHA), and a performance incentive agreement. As part of the deal, SPB will invest Rs 165.6 million to acquire a 26.1% equity stake in the…

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Enerpac and PrimeGold to set up solar projects in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

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Enerpac India Private Limited is planning a 35 MW solar power project in Gujarat. The project will supply power to commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers under a group captive open access model. Target sectors include recycling, automotive, packaging, plastics, and global mining. The project is designed to meet the energy needs of high-consumption industries like manufacturing, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The plant will generate 58 million units of electricity annually and cut around 41,000 tonnes of…

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Adani Green submits bid for closed loop pumped storage project in Tamil Nadu

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Adani Saur Urja (KA) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited, has submitted a bid to develop an Off-River Closed Loop Pumped Storage Project (PSP) at a self-identified site in Tamil Nadu.  Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) invited proposals for such projects in January 2025. The bid falls under the Project Proponent Mode. Developers are required to choose a site not located on a river and not owned by the…

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TNIDB invites bids for consultant services on 1,800 MW Aliyar pumped storage project

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The Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for selecting a technical consultant for the 1,800 MW Aliyar Coimbatore Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project. The notice was released on April 4, 2025. The last date for bid submission is April 23, 2025. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting surveys, preparing technical reports and drawings, and supporting the bid process. These tasks are part of the project preparation…

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Tamil Nadu plans 40 MW wind-solar hybrid project to replace old windmills

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Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) is set to upgrade its renewable energy infrastructure by replacing aging windmills with a new 40 MW wind-solar hybrid power project. The initiative focuses on boosting clean energy generation in the western region of the state. In the first phase, TNGECL has identified 110 old windmills with a combined capacity of 47 MW for replacement. The hybrid project will include 22 MW of wind power and 18 MW…