Tiruchirappalli plans 19.2 MW solar power project in Panjappur

Tiruchirappalli City Municipal Corporation has announced plans to develop a 19.2 MW solar power project in Panjappur under its 2025-26 budget. The project, which includes both rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations, is estimated to cost Rs 1,150 million.

The rooftop solar panels will be installed on key structures, including the integrated bus terminus and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Electronics Limited (TIDEL) park. Meanwhile, ground-mounted solar panels will be set up across 300 acres of vacant land owned by the municipal corporation.

Currently in the planning stage, the project aims to boost the city’s renewable energy capacity while utilizing available infrastructure efficiently.