The Latest Breaking News from Tangedco

Tangedco yet to implement reduced tariff for EV charging stations

Tangedco yet to implement reduced tariff for EV charging stations; energy charges for 9am-4pm fixed at ₹6/unit, fixed charge ₹75/kW/month. Private operators face challenges in shifting to EVs incl. high cost of vehicles; govt. incentives less than expected, prefer CNG vehicles.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Why the Ennore Thermal Power Station expansion project is in trouble

Why the Ennore Thermal Power Station expansion project is in trouble 

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

State expects to cover power deficit through various arrangements next summer

TN to face 1,080-4,380 MW power deficit in 2024 summer. TN SLDC to meet deficit through purchases, swap power arrangement & power from independent producers. TN has highest energy consumption in South India, all-time peak demand of 19,387 MW on April 20. Tangedco’s own thermal power gen. capacity stands at…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Rice millers want Tangedco to reduce fixed charges

Federation urges TN govt. to reduce fixed charges on rice mills to reduce rice prices; GST on pre-packed, pre-labeled rice up to 25kg should be waived off.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Aptel rules in favour of Tangedco over declaring transmission corridor a national asset

Aptel rules in favour of Tangedco, sets aside CERC order denying strategic importance to Raigarh-Pugalur-Thrissur HVDC transmission corridor. Aptel directs CERC to pass fresh order after consulting statutory authorities & considering letter from Union Ministry of Power. This will reduce transmission charges on TN by ₹504 crore/yr.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

NTPC told to defer implementation of scheme to pool older power plants

NTPC told to defer implementation of scheme to pool older power plants 

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

TNERC rules in favour of Adani Group firm, sets aside Tangedco’s communication

TNERC rules in favour of Adani Group firm Kamuthi Renewable Energy Ltd., sets aside Tangedco’s communication seeking segregation of the firm’s 72 MW-solar project into two and payment of different tariff rates, as illegal and without jurisdiction. Firm entitled to ₹7.01/unit tariff for entire 72 MW-project, as it was commissioned…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Power tariff hike: T.N. Electricity Regulatory Commission approves of payment of additional subsidy to Tangedco

.TNERC approves additional subsidy for Tangedco, exempting domestic consumers from tariff hike. State govt to pay ₹394.50 cr, ₹226.58 cr after adjusting excess subsidy. TNERC advises govt to release subsidy proportionately before every quarter.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

There has been a lapse on part of NLC in land acquisition, leading to lignite shortage: Tangedco

Tangedco finds NLCIL has lapsed in land acquisition, leading to lignite shortage at Neyveli Thermal Power Station-II. TN, Kerala, Karnataka, AP & Puducherry share power generated from the station. TANTRANSCO wrote to SRPC on frequent outage due to lignite conservation. Tangedco asked NLCIL to furnish status of land acquisition &…

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Tangedco seeks pan-India joint study to plan transmission for renewable energy

Tangedco seeks all-India joint study to plan transmission schemes for 500GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. Report estimates cost of ₹2.44 lakh crore. Tangedco proposes detailed analysis of economic & efficient system for seamless evacuation of green power. Central Transmission Utility to conduct study considering State-wise capacity addition & scenario…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023