Friday, March 23, 2012

TN to add 5,000 MW of power by 2017




Chennai:
Tamil Nadu will have an additional 5,000 MW of power before 2017 which will help resolve peak power and energy shortage the state faces at present, according to Vision Document 2023.

According to the document, a total investment of Rs 4.5 lakh crore is needed to boost the power scenario in the state.

New power generation capacity dedicated for Tamil nadu, located within the state or elsewhere, will account for a bulk of investments worth Rs 280,000 crore, the document stated.

The state is also planning to establish a Rs 20,000 crore smart grid system that enables lower the cost of energy to consumers, spark innovation in energy management at all levels in energy chain across the economy and improve the reliability and security of electricity grid.

The state is also giving special thrust to green power by maximizing investments in wind power to create incremental generation capacity of 5,000 MW and 5,00 MW in solar energy.

Summary:

Projects                                          Rs in crore

Ultra mega power projects             Rs 50,000

Case 2 bidding                                Rs 60,000

Wind power                                    Rs 25,000

Solar power                                     Rs 55,000

LNG terminal                                  Rs 20,000

Gas Grid                                          Rs 20,000

Transmission and distribution      Rs 200,000

Investment in smart grid              Rs 20,000

Total                                              Rs 450,000

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