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NLC, Bondada, and Oriana secure 1 GWh BESS projects

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Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) has awarded 1 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity under a competitive tender floated in March 2025.  NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Ltd, secured the largest share—250 MW / 500 MWh—across three sites: Ottapidaram, Annpankulam, and Kayathar. This is NLCIL’s first large-scale grid-connected BESS project. The systems will provide two full charge-discharge cycles daily and be developed under the…

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NLCIL wins 500 MWh battery storage project from Tamil Nadu

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NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned arm of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has secured a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project from Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL). This is NLCIL’s first large-scale BESS project. The project includes three standalone BESS installations of 250 MW / 500 MWh capacity, to be located at Ottapidaram, Annpankulam, and Kayathar substations in Tamil Nadu.  The contract was awarded through tariff-based competitive bidding under…

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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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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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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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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.