The Tamil Nadu government has reportedly approved a proposal by ride-hailing company Ola to acquire around 1,500 acres in the state for the construction of an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility, a component supplier ecosystem, and a battery cell manufacturing plant. An official announcement regarding the deal is expected to be made in the coming […]
Singapore’s company monitors potential of wind energy off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu – EQ Mag
A Singapore-based company is closely monitoring the potential of producing wind energy in deep waters off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu as India progresses with its multi-billion-dollar renewable programme. Anil Bhatia, Vice President for Renewable and Hybrid Energy at HBA, said strong winds across deep seas off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are most suitable for installing […]
Sunsure Commissions 74 MW Industrial Solar Park in Tamil Nadu – EQ Mag
GURUGRAM, India : Sunsure Energy completed the construction of a 74MWp Open Access Solar Power Plant in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. With the completion of this project on 25th September 2022, Sunsure has crossed 250 MW of installed solar capacity across 16 Indian States. Sunsure is the EPC partner to Cleantech Solar for this […]
Tamil Nadu: Payment of EB bill above ₹2k might go fully online soon – EQ Mag Pro
CHENNAI: Tangedco consumers paying bimonthly EB bills exceeding 2,000 might soon have to pay online as the power utility has recommended to Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) to bring down the limit to 2,000 from 5,000. As of now, those paying bills above 5,000 are mandated to make the payment either online or through […]
Tamil Nadu, India Takes an Innovative Approach to Climate Adaptation
Tamil Nadu, a coastal state in southern India with a population of 68 million, is on the frontlines of climate change. The region is routinely impacted by floods, droughts and cyclones that cause catastrophic economic losses (approximately $300-500 million per climate disaster). These climate impacts damage critical infrastructure, reduce agricultural yields and threaten livelihoods. For […]
Tamil Nadu: 106.91MU wind energy harnessed on Monday – EQ Mag Pro
CHENNAI: State power distribution company Tangedco absorbed 106.91 million units (MU) of wind energy on Monday, the maximum this year. The utility is set to harness more as the peak wind energy season, which lasts 45 days, will begin on July 15. The figure crossed 100MU for the first time on Sunday, recording 103.69MU, and […]
ACME Group announces Green Hydrogen and Ammonia project in Tamil Nadu – EQ Mag Pro
Gurugram : ACME Group today announced a green hydrogen and green ammonia project in the state of Tamil Nadu. The initial agreement with the State Government was signed in presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru M K Stalin during the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave. The project entails an investment of Rs 52,474 […]
Tamil Nadu: Minnagam mobile app on the anvil, says Electricity minister – EQ Mag Pro
CHENNAI: Electricity minister V Senthilbalaji on Sunday said that the Minnagam mobile phone application is being developed to make reporting grievances easier for Tangedco consumers. The minister inspected the 24×7 call centre as it completes one year since launch and appreciated the employees for working round the clock to receive complaints from Tangedco customers. The […]
Statkraft commissions 76 MW solar power plant in Tamil Nadu – EQ Mag Pro
Nellai solar park is a 55 MW (AC) and 76 MW (DC) project located at Ettanakulam village in Manur Taluk in Tirunelveli district in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Nellai Renewables Private Limited acquired the 200.13-acre land required for the PV solar ground mount project in 2021. The construction site is located at […]
Another Okinawa Electric Scooter Catches Fire After A Recent Recall – EQ Mag Pro
The past few months have been disastrous for the Indian electric scooter manufacturer Okinawa due to multiple battery fire incidents in its vehicles. Now, another one from the manufacturer went up in flames in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India. According to a report by IANS, the e-scooter, which appears to be an Okinawa […]