Tamil Nadu
Indian Railways Readies 3 Gigawatts Of Solar Power Tenders
Indian Railways will soon launch tenders to set up large-scale solar power projects working towards its overall solar power target of 5 gigawatts. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal recently announced that Indian Railways will soon float solar power tenders to set…
India’s Tamil Nadu Plans 500 Megawatt Solar Park
The south Indian state of Tamil Nadu has announced plans to set up a 500 megawatt solar power park. This will be the first solar power park the state government has planned under the central government’s 40 gigawatt program. The…
Wind Energy Tariffs In India Fall 30% In 10 Months
Within 10 months of introducing competitive auctions in the wind energy sector, India has witnessed a sharp correction in tariff bids by project developers. The major reason for this sharp correction is the virtual ban on allocation of wind energy…
Indian State Earns Nearly $1 Million Selling Excess Wind Power In 14 Days
The record wind energy generation that India witnessed brought in record revenue (and profit!) for the state of Tamil Nadu, the leading producer of wind power in the country. According to officials, the state power distribution company sold 11.94 gigawatt-hours…
500 Megawatt Solar Tender In India Scrapped Due To High Tariffs, Poor Response
The state of Tamil Nadu has scrapped another 500 megawatt solar power tender, citing higher tariff bids and poor response by prospective project developers. According to media reports, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has asked all bidders…
Indian Wind Tender 3X Oversubscribed, New Record Low Tariff Expected
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), responsible for conducting wind energy auctions in India, has seen a tremendous response to the latest 1 gigawatt tender. According to media reports, project developers have placed bids to set up a total…
Tamil Nadu, India, Generates Record Wind Power, Is Forced To Shut Down Thermal Plants
The monsoon season in India brings with it very high wind speeds, especially in the southern part of country. This year it has enabled record wind power generation in at least one of the states. Tamil Nadu reported the highest-ever…