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Gamma Green signs EPC contract for 9.9 MW wind project in Tamil Nadu
By February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Gamma Green Power Private Limited, a subsidiary of Orient Green Power Company Limited, has signed an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for setting up a 9.9 MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu. In a regulatory filing dated February 2, 2026, Orient Green Power said the Investment, Borrowing and Banking Committee of Gamma Green Power’s board approved the capacity expansion. The subsidiary has entered into a turnkey EPC contract with Renfra Energy India Limited…

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TNERC approves multi-track power procurement plan to manage rising demand
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

In a series of decisive orders issued in early December 2025, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has greenlit a comprehensive multi-pronged strategy to address the state’s escalating power demand and projected deficits. The approvals encompass new thermal, gas-based, and battery storage procurement, marking a significant step towards bolstering the state’s energy security and grid reliability. The driving force behind these approvals is Tamil Nadu’s rapidly growing electricity demand. Citing data from the Central…

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Vikram Solar commissions 5 GW Vallam module plant in Tamil Nadu
By November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

Vikram Solar has commissioned its Vallam module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, adding 5 GW of new capacity. With this expansion, the company’s total module manufacturing capacity has reached 9.5 GW. The Vallam plant spans 27,000 sq m and is built on TOPCon technology with provisions for HJT upgrades. It supports M10, G12 and G12R formats. The facility uses high levels of automation, including robotics, advanced material handling, integrated quality checks and automated packaging. The…

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TNGECL invites bids for 375 MW BESS projects across four circles
By November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation has invited bids to set up seven standalone BESS projects with a combined capacity of 375 MW and 1,500 MWh. The systems will be built, owned, and operated by the selected developer and will be located at substations in four operation circles. The projects are planned across specific sites with different storage capacities. In the Coimbatore circle, Anaikadavu will host a 400 MWh system, Karamadai a 300 MWh system, and…

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Vedanta secures 500 MW power supply contract from Tamil Nadu utility
By November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Vedanta Limited’s thermal power units, Meenakshi Energy (MEL) and Vedanta Limited Chhattisgarh Thermal Power Plant (VLCTPP), have jointly won a 500 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) from the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL). The five-year agreement, effective from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, is priced at Rs 5.38 per kWh. Meenakshi Energy will supply 300 MW and VLCTPP 200 MW, marking Vedanta’s largest allocation in TNPDCL’s 1,580 MW tender. The win strengthens…

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Dalmia Bharat invests Rs 78 million in solar power SPVs in Tamil Nadu
By October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Dalmia Bharat Limited has announced investments totalling Rs 78 million in three solar power special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to expand its renewable energy capacity. The move supports the company’s goal of sourcing more clean power and advancing its sustainability targets. Through its subsidiaries, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited and Dalmia Bharat Green Vision Limited, the company will acquire minority stakes in three Tamil Nadu-based SPVs. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) will invest Rs 30 million each for 37.5%…

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Tamil Nadu solar potential highest in Virudhunagar, 205 GW feasible
By October 6, 2025October 28, 2025

Virudhunagar leads Tamil Nadu’s districts with the highest solar potential at 204,765 MWp, equivalent to around 205 GW. Ground-mounted solar potential is estimated at 24 GW in Virudhunagar, 13 GW in Trichy, and 12 GW each in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, with other districts below 10 GW. A 50 MW SPV plant requires approximately 0.29 km² of land. Tamil Nadu benefits from favorable solar conditions, with global horizontal irradiance (GHI) ranging between 3.11 and 5.80 kWh/m²/day….

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NTPC and Tangedco to acquire forest land for Upper Bhavani project
By August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

NTPC and Tangedco are expected to acquire 200 hectares for the Upper Bhavani Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project, mostly from land held by the forest department. The project area lies near Upper Bhavani and Avalanche, both known for high biodiversity and low human activity. The project will produce 1,000 MW using a water conductor system connecting Upper Bhavani, which lies at a higher elevation, to the Avalanche Dam. Eight turbines will be installed to enable daily…

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Inox Wind secures 51 MW turbine order from First Energy for Tamil Nadu project
By July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Inox Wind Limited has received a 51 MW wind turbine order from First Energy Private Limited (FEPL) for a wind power project in Tamil Nadu. This is FEPL’s first order with Inox Wind. The order includes the supply of Inox Wind’s 3 MW class wind turbine generators. These turbines feature a 140-metre hub height and a 145-metre rotor diameter. The contract also covers limited-scope engineering procurement services, including supervision, and multi-year operations and maintenance. First…

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NLC, Bondada, and Oriana secure 1 GWh BESS projects
By June 25, 2025July 16, 2025

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
By June 24, 2025July 16, 2025

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
By June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

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
By June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

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
By May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

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
By May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

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
By May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

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
By April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

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
By March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

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
By December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

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
By December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

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
By December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

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
By November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

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
By November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

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
By November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

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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