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Power demand hits 15-year high in Tamil Nadu, says Minister Nirmalkumar
- •Electricity Minister N. R. Nirmalkumar stated that Tamil Nadu's new renewable energy and battery storage policies will be released soon.
- •Power demand in Tamil Nadu has surged by 10 to 15 percent compared to last year, reaching levels not seen in the past 15 years.
- •The state government is prioritizing repowering initiatives to replace old wind turbines with modern technology over the next few years.
- •Minister Nirmalkumar urged the central government to expand the Green Energy Corridor project to support massive renewable growth.
Key Questions Answered
Tamil Nadu's new renewable energy policy will be released in a couple of weeks to boost investments, ensure transparent and simplified procedures, and support industrial growth. Electricity Minister N. R. Nirmalkumar stated that the policy focuses on modern technology, repowering old wind turbines, and promoting clean energy initiatives.
Tamil Nadu has opportunities to repower a wind power generation capacity of about 6,000 to 7,000 megawatts over the next 2 to 3 years. The state government has committed to providing full support to investors for these modernisation initiatives.
The upcoming Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Policy aims to attract new investments in the renewable energy sector while efficiently storing generated power to be used when needed. This integrated approach helps manage excess renewable energy generation and prevents power from going to waste.
