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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…

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Udangudi Super Critical Thermal Power Project, Tamil Nadu

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  The 1,320 MW (2X660 MW) Udangudi power plant is under construction in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. Initially undertaken by Udangudi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL), a joint venture between Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the project was later transferred entirely to Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) following BHEL’s exit. The project’s original capacity of 1,600 MW (2X800 MW) was revised to 1,320 MW. The…

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Shah Infra emerges as L1 bidder for supply contract from Tamil Nadu Transmission

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Shah Infra Tower has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) by quoting Rs 2.697 billion for a supply contract with Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation.  The scope of work includes detailed engineering, supply of 230/110 kV AISS with auto transformers, switchgears, control panels, SAS, control room, and complete civil works at Kongalnagarm in the Coimbatore region.  Additionally, the contract involves the extension of one 230 kV bay at Anaikadavu 400 kVSS in Tamil Nadu under Package-8…

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TNGECL plans 100 MW wind-solar hybrid projects in Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) plans to develop 100 MW cumulative wind-solar hybrid power projects in the state. The projects are expected to be set up on a design, build, own, operate, and transfer (DBOOT) basis in Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari districts. TNGECL is preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for the initiative.

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Uttar Pradesh leads RDSS project funding among states

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An analysis based on a Lok Sabha reply has revealed that Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu are the top three states with the highest project cost sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).  Uttar Pradesh leads with Rs 405.68 billion worth of projects sanctioned, followed by Maharashtra with Rs 324.24 billion and Tamil Nadu with Rs 288.03 billion. The top ten states collectively account for nearly 80% of the Rs 2,771.36 billion total…

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Shimato Enterprises partners with Constronics Infra for 21 MW solar project in Tamil Nadu

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Shimato Enterprises Private Limited signed a term sheet agreement with Constronics Infra Limited for the development of a 21 MW solar power project in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu on November 29, 2024.  As per the agreement, Shimato Enterprises along with its subsidiaries and associates will acquire land, design, supply and install the solar power project along with comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) on turnkey basis.

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Hyundai Motor partners with FPEL for two RE projects in Tamil Nadu

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Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has signed an agreement with Fourth Partner Energy Limited (FPEL) to establish a 75 MW Solar Plant and a 43 MW Wind Power Plant in Tamil Nadu.  HMIL has a target for RE100 to transition to 100% renewable electricity across its operations by 2025, it currently sources 63% of its energy from renewables. The project involves an investment of Rs 380 million and will operate under a Group Captive Mode…

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Waaree Renewable secures 41.6 MW solar project in Tamil Nadu

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Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRTL) has secured an order to establish a 41.6 MW solar project in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.  The project, valued at approximately Rs 1.47 billion, is scheduled for completion in the fiscal year 2025-26.  This initiative involves setting up an independent regional power production (IPP) unit.

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RECPDCL forms two SPVs for ISTS projects in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

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REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), as the bid process coordinator, has launched two wholly-owned subsidiaries to act as special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for ISTS-TBCB schemes currently under bidding. These SPVs, Bidar Transco Ltd and Tuticorin Power Transmission Ltd, will support crucial transmission upgrades and green energy integration. Project SPV Details: Bidar Transco Ltd Incorporation Date: November 5, 2024 Scheme: Augmentation of transformation capacity with 3×500 MVA, 400/220kV and 1×1500 MVA, 765/400kV ICTs at…

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Bidding process underway for ISTS schemes to power green hydrogen

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The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved three Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) schemes to support upcoming green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing units in Gujarat (Kandla and Mundra) and Tamil Nadu (Tuticorin). These schemes, with an estimated total outlay of Rs 82 billion, are now open for bids, with technical bids expected to open by December 2024. Gujarat Schemes: Kandla Scheme: This project, designed to meet a projected demand of 1,690 MW by FY28 from…