Tamil Nadu’s power demand is hitting 16,000 MW on average every day, and the state is preparing a huge buying plan worth more than Rs 25,100 crore over the next five years. The goal is to keep the lights on during normal and peak hours and avoid blackouts during the busy summer and monsoon seasons.
The state’s main generator, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), currently produces about 3,000 MW from coal‑based plants, 1,000 MW from hydro dams and around 150 MW from gas turbines. The rest of the state’s needs are met by national power stations and private companies.
To tackle the rising consumption, especially when the grid is under most strain, the government has rolled out new tenders:
* 500 MW of power every day during the two peak windows – 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – for the next three years.
* 1,000 MW of 24‑hour power from private producers under a five‑year contract.
Peak‑hour prices can climb to Rs 8 per unit, so buying 500 MW daily costs roughly Rs 3.2 crore a day or about Rs 3,500 crore over three years. The round‑the‑clock contract is expected to run for about Rs 21,600 crore. Together, the two programs total Rs 25,100 crore.
Officials say the moves are a pre‑emptive step to keep shops, factories and homes running smoothly as the state’s electricity appetite keeps rising. They also want to keep the grid stable as the demand curve steepens.
Renewable energy is at the heart of the long‑term plan. Tamil Nadu is investing in more solar and wind farms to cut its reliance on costly thermal and imported power. The new procurement strategy will support both industry and households, smoothing out supply gaps that come from fluctuating hydro and renewable output.
With this fresh buying plan, Tamil Nadu aims to deliver a steady, reliable power supply for the next decade and beyond.
Source: ianslive
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