Tamil Nadu Targets 50% Renewable Energy by 2030; Liquor Revenue Rises to ₹48,344 Crore TNEB to Buy 6,000 MW Power from Private Firms as Tamil Nadu Faces 22,000 MW Summer Demand Tamil Nadu Prepares for Record 22,000 MW Power Demand with Smart Meter Push and Renewable Energy Projects Tamil Nadu Prepares for 22,000 MW Power Demand with Transformer Fixes, Smart Meter Plans and Renewable Push No Commercial Ties Between Adani Group and Tangedco in Past 3 Years, Clarifies Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister

Recent Activities

Achievements

Smart meter project image
TANGEDCO to Install Smart Meters Statewide
Minister Senthil Balaji announced tenders for smart meters to improve billing and reduce losses.
Renewable energy solar project
TN Targets 50% Renewable Power by 2030
Through solar parks, wind-solar hybrids, and pumped storage projects, TN plans major green energy push.
Farmer power connection launch
Free Power to 1 Lakh Farmers Completed
Under a ₹3,025 Cr scheme, one lakh farmers were given free power connections, boosting agricultural output.
Substation construction in Tamil Nadu
TANGEDCO to Build 13 Substations
New substations in Chennai and Kancheepuram to handle rising summer electricity demand.
Electric vehicle charging station development
EV Charging Infra in 100 Locations
Tamil Nadu to float tenders for EV charging stations with complete infrastructure along highways.
Power project expansion
TNEB 2.0: ₹41,623 Cr Power Projects
New thermal and hydroelectric projects to double Tamil Nadu’s power capacity by 2030.

Portfolio


Minister V. Senthil Balaji

Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise (DMK)

2021 – 2023

Led major power sector reforms, boosted renewable energy, and ensured record electricity supply during peak demand.

MLA – Karur Constituency (DMK)

2021 – Present

Driving constituency development through better roads, health services, and education infrastructure.

District Secretary – Karur, DMK

2018 – Present

Strengthened DMK’s grassroots presence and electoral performance in western Tamil Nadu.

Minister for Transport (AIADMK)

2011 – 2015

Introduced public transport reforms and improved state-wide commuter connectivity.

MLA – Karur (AIADMK)

2006 – 2016

Focused on local development, civic infrastructure, and public service delivery.


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