The ₹2,700 Crore Spark: Tamil Nadu's Energy Transformation

The Tamil Nadu Energy Department has launched a ₹2,700 crore initiative to enhance the state's power infrastructure. This ambitious plan includes upgrading existing coal-based power plants, setting up new transmission substations, and a proposed 600 MW thermal power unit in Thoothukudi.

A major share—₹1,192 crore—will be invested through TANTRANSCO to develop 12 new substations (one 400 kV and eleven 110 kV), aimed at strengthening the transmission network and ensuring more stable electricity delivery across the state.

An additional ₹500 crore has been earmarked for crucial maintenance and upgrades at thermal power stations in Mettur, Thoothukudi, and North Chennai, managed by Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL).

The Valuthur Gas Power Station – I will also undergo a ₹111 crore upgrade, featuring a hot gas path inspection of its 95 MW turbine and enhancements to its Dry Low Nitrogen Oxide (DLN) system to boost efficiency and reduce emissions.

State Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji reaffirmed the government's commitment to a reliable, high-quality power supply, highlighting these strategic investments as key to meeting Tamil Nadu’s growing energy demands and reinforcing its power grid.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.