In Short : Virudhunagar district has emerged as Tamil Nadu’s top region for solar power potential, with an estimated capacity of around 24 GW for ground-mounted projects, according to the National Institute of Solar Energy. Following Virudhunagar are Trichy (13 GW), Tirunelveli, and Tuticorin (12 GW each), highlighting Tamil Nadu’s vast renewable energy opportunities and […]
Hinduja Group Commits ₹7,500 Crore to Boost Tamil Nadu’s Electric Vehicle Ecosystem – EQ
In Short : Hinduja Group has announced an investment of ₹7,500 crore in Tamil Nadu’s electric vehicle ecosystem, as confirmed by CM M.K. Stalin. The initiative will focus on EV manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and component production. This move is expected to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s position as a green mobility hub, create employment, and accelerate India’s […]
Tamil Nadu’s Southern Surge: ₹32,553 Crore Investment Wave to Transform Thoothukudi into Industrial Powerhouse – EQ
In Short : At the TN Rising investors meet in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu signed 41 MoUs worth ₹32,553 crore, expected to generate nearly 50,000 jobs. The agreements span sectors like EVs, solar, defence, and green hydrogen. CM Stalin also inaugurated ₹1,230 crore worth of projects. The event marks a strategic push to industrialize South Tamil […]
Bondada Engineering to Deploy 400 MWh Battery Storage System in Tamil Nadu’s Clean Energy Push – EQ
In Short : Bondada Engineering has secured a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Tamil Nadu as part of TN Green Energy Corporation’s 1,000 MWh tender. The system will store renewable energy for grid stability and peak demand use. Scheduled for commissioning in 18 months under a BOO model, the project is supported by […]
Tamil Nadu’s maximum electricity demand likely to grow by 6 percent Minister – EQ
In Short : Tamil Nadu’s peak electricity demand is expected to grow 6% in 2025, reaching 22,150 MW. The state recorded its highest daily consumption of 454.32 million units in April 2024. To meet rising demand, Tamil Nadu aims for 50% renewable energy by 2030, while ensuring a 99.97% uninterrupted power supply and continuing grid […]
Tamil Nadu’s power sector might see coal demand of 65.7 million tonnes by FY30 – EQ Mag
Report prepared by Deloitte brings out a realistic and optimistic coal demand across India The power sector in Tamil Nadu may see a maximum coal demand of 65.7 million tonnes by the financial year 2030 from actual consumption of 27.95 million tonnes in financial year 2022, as per government’s report on Integrated Coal Logistics Plan […]
Tamil Nadu’s new EV policy offers various incentives for the sector – EQ Mag
State offers subsidies and tax breaks, will declare six cities as EV cities Tamil Nadu will encourage electric vehicles (EV) by offering incentives to manufacturers, customers and charging-infrastructure providers, announcing a new policy after seeing investment interest of around Rs 24,000 crore in the last five years. Incentives for manufacturers under the Tamil Nadu Electric […]
Tamil Nadu’s EV policy ends, electric vehicles to cost 15% more – EQ Mag
Now, with the Tamil Nadu policy coming to an end, the cost of an electric two-wheeler is estimated to go up by at least 15 percent or more. Tamil Nadu, which is home to key electric vehicle makers, will see its state Electric Vehicle Policy come to an end today, (on December 30, 2022). The […]
Tamil Nadu’s Solar Power Generation Is at an All-Time High, Claims the State’s Power Minister – EQ Mag Pro
Tamil Nadu touched the highest level of solar power generation, generating 3,782 MW at 12.30 P.M on Wednesday, state Power Minister Senthil Balaji said on Thursday. He also said that solar energy consumption peaked at 28.6 million units. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) said that the previous high of solar generation was 3,658 […]
‘Private players’ contribution key to achieving Tamil Nadu’s 50 percent renewable energy target’ – EQ Mag Pro
CHENNAI: Inviting private renewable energy enterprises to help meet TN’s target of making 50% electricity generation from clean energy sources, electricity minister V Senthil Balaji on Wednesday said it is crucial as Tamil Nadu’s energy demand is expected to go up by 65,000 MW in the next 10 years. Addressing the representatives of firms working […]