Tamil Nadu is preparing to meet an all-time high electricity demand of 22,000 megawatts (MW) during the upcoming summer, announced Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji on Friday. The minister shared the update following a review meeting with top officials at the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) headquarters in Chennai. The state had earlier recorded its […]
Tamil Nadu is preparing to handle an anticipated power demand of 22,000 megawatts (MW) during the upcoming summer season, exceeding the peak demand of 20,830 MW recorded on May 2, 2024, said Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji on Friday. Following a review meeting at the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) headquarters in Chennai, the minister
To address the rising electricity demand in Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) will construct 13 new substations with 33/11 kV capacity in the Chennai and Kancheepuram zones, at an estimated cost of ₹272.2 crore, said Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji on Monday. The announcement was made during a high-level review meeting with
Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji conducted a review meeting at the TNEB headquarters on Tuesday to assess the state’s preparedness for the northeast monsoon and ensure uninterrupted power supply across flood-prone areas. One of the key measures discussed was the elevation of pillar boxes to avoid water damage. Out of 6,424 pillar boxes
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – In a historic move to boost renewable energy capacity, TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation) will, for the first time, adopt a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to establish pumped storage hydroelectric power stations in Coimbatore, Theni, and Kanniyakumari districts. The combined power generation capacity of the three plants will be
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu – The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday launched its ambitious TNEB 2.0 plan to modernize the state’s power infrastructure in response to a projected 24,000 MW peak electricity demand over the next decade. Under the leadership of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji, the initiative will prioritize public
In a major boost to Tamil Nadu’s farming community, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday launched a ₹3,025 crore scheme to provide one lakh free electricity connections for agricultural purposes during the current financial year. At an official event, the Chief Minister personally handed over the order letters to 10 farmers, symbolically kicking off the