Tamil Nadu to Add 20,000MW Solar Power by 2030 Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) plans to spend about Rs 70,000 crore across Tamil Nadu to install 20,000 megawatt (MW) capacity of solar power plants by 2030. The DISCOM has come out with a tender inviting consultants for the project. A solar plant with a capacity of 1,000MW will be built by […] Read more
GE Renewable Opens New Renewable Hybrids Factory in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has announced the opening of a new renewable hybrids factory in Vallam, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The site employs 250 employees, including 20 women. “As the industry and customers’ demand dispatchable renewable energy to navigate the energy transition, the need for hybrid systems is increasing exponentially. This facility that has been set […] Read more
Discount Strategy Short Circuited For OPG Power In Tamil Nadu, As APTEL Vacates TNERC Order Updated On Thu, Jan 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an interesting order on January 4 from APTEL that lays bare the risk of offering tactical discounts without a clear strategy apparently, Chennai-based OPG Power generation has suffered a setback. The firm, which had signed a PPA on 12.12.2013 for supply of 74 MW RTC power for the period 01.06.2014 to 30.09.2028 to TANGEDCO, […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Discom Gets Nod For 500 MW Projects Under Component A of PMKUSUM Updated On Fri, Dec 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy In its order based on a hearing held on December 28, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has approved the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation’s (TANGEDCO) proposal to procure upto 500 MW of solar power from projects with capacity in the range of 1 MW to 2 MW under Component A of the […] Read more
Adani Transmission Wins RE Evacuation Projects in Tamil Nadu & Gujarat Updated On Tue, Dec 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), India’s largest private sector power transmission company and part of the diversified Adani Group, has received Letters of Intent (LoI) for the acquisition of two renewable energy evacuation systems: Karur Transmission Ltd. in Tamil Nadu and Khavda-Bhuj Transmission Ltd. in Gujarat. Accordingly, ATL will build, own, operate and maintain the transmission projects […] Read more
ITC Commissions First Offsite Solar Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Dec 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Kolkata-based conglomerate ITC Limited has commissioned its first offsite solar plant in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The 14.9 MW solar plant, built at an investment of Rs 76 crores, will help reduce CO2 emissions over the course of its lifetime, said the Rs 45,485 crore revenue (FY21) company. The plant has already helped ITC meet 90% […] Read more
Simple Energy to Invest ₹2500 cr to Build Electric 2w Facility in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Dec 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Simple Energy, a manufacturer of electric scooters, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to invest up to ₹2,500 crore to build the largest electric two-wheeler plant in Dharmapuri – a city in the western part of the state. The first plant of 2 lakh square feet is being constructed […] Read more
US Grants $500M Financing To First Solar for 3.3GW Facility in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved up to $500 million of debt financing for First Solar, the largest American solar manufacturing company, subject to negotiations of definitive agreements. The DFC financing will support the company’s previously announced vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) solar module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, with a projected annual capacity […] Read more
Ather Energy to Launch Second E-scooter Mfg Facility in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Nov 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Electric scooter brand Ather Energy has commissioned its second manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, to cater to the growing demand of its electric scooters – the 450X and 450 Plus. The company plans to manufacture 400,000 units per annum, jumping from its current capacity of 120,000 units. Ather Energy had set up its first […] Read more
