The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation’s (Tangedco) ambitious plan of establishing solar power parks across the State including Tiruchi, Karur, Tiruvarur and Perambalur hangs in the balance due to delay in identifying lands.
Shortly after the DMK government assumed office in 2021, then Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji announced that the government would give a fillip to produce solar power by tapping sunlight, which is abundant in almost all districts of the State. He had said that 2,000 MW would be produced in the initial phase. To achieve the target solar parks would be established in every district with an installed capacity of 50 MW each. The Minister had also announced that the first solar park would come up in Tiruvarur district.
The Tangedco, the nodal agency, subsequently initiated proposals, thereby asking the Collectors of the districts to identify at least 200 acres of land. In Tiruchi district the Tangedco sent a proposal to allot suitable lands for the project. The officials subsequently visited a few sites in Manapparai and Vaiyampatti.
