The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) is in the process of producing 20,000 MW of solar power in the state in 10 years’ time to reduce the dependence on coal-based power plants.
The power utility has already commissioned AECOM India, a private technical consultancy firm, to produce a project report within four months.
AECOM India has already commenced studies on the land available, locations for sub-stations, transformers, transmission lines, and batteries for storage of power.
Sources in Tangedco said that initially power plants with 4000 MW capacity with storage facilities will be installed. The department is however planning for a drastic shift into solar power in the next 10 years to reduce the dependence on coal-based power as calls against pollution of environment are on the rise.
