ENERGY DEPARTMENTPOLICY NOTE 2013-14 DEMAND NO. 14 Thiru. Natham R.Viswanathan Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise INDEX Sl. No. 1. 2. Introduction TNEB Limited Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited 3. Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency Electrical Inspectorate Department Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited Conclusion Charts and Photographs 36-50 51-60 61-66 Subject Page 1-3 4-35 4. 5. 6. 7. 67-69 70-84 ENERGY DEPARTMENT Introduction Energy sustainability security and environmental Energy are vital to our future. security is very important for economic growth. Renewable energy sources are essential in view of the depleting nature of conventional energy resources. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu released the document ‘Vision 2023’ on 22.03.2012. This document lays the road map for development of major infrastructure, including energy security for the State. investment of expeditious conventional The Vision 2023 document envisages a massive public and private Rs. 4,50,000 crores in the energy The investment targets to conventional generation & noncapacity, sector for the State. addition power continued investment for retaining the edge in development of clean energy and modernization of Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure. The Hon’ble Chief Minister has announced an innovative Solar Energy Policy in October 2012. The vision is to develop Tamil Nadu a world leader in Solar Energy. Through this policy the Government intends to make generation and use of solar energy a people’s movement as was done for Rain Water Harvesting. The policy note covers the details of programmes and policies of the Government, relating to the power sector in Tamil Nadu. The following organisations are under the Administrative Control of Energy Department: I. Erstwhile Tamil Nadu Electricity Board which has been reorganized as, i. ii. TNEB Limited Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), 2 Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) Chief Electrical Inspector to Government (CEIG) Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (TNPFC) 3 . IV. III.iii. Tamil Nadu Corporation (TANTRANSCO) and Transmission Limited II. Per capita consumption of 4 . to all transmission villages and and towns distribution. 2013. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO). TANGEDCO has been entrusted with the responsibility of the state sector generation and distribution functions in Tamil Nadu. 1957 under section 54 of the Electricity (Supply) Act 1948 in the state of Tamil Nadu as a vertically integrated utility responsible for been power generation. it supplies electricity to 244 lakhs consumers in the state. 2010 into TNEB Limited.TNEB Limited Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited and Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) was formed on July 1. TNEB was restructured on November 1. and Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO). As on March 31. The electricity network has since extended throughout the state. 9 MW).4 MW). Tamil Nadu accounts for 39% of wind power generation in India.34 MW as on 31. The installed capacity of non conventional energy sources as on 31. Co-generation plants (659.1.0 GENERATION 1.1 Installed capacity: The installed capacity of conventional energy sources of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited is 10515. Biomass (177. Thermal (2970 MW). share from Central Generating Stations (3520MW). Solar (17 MW).1.4 MW).03.2013 (infirm power) is 7999.16 MW). 5 . 1. Private Power External Assistance (50 MW) and others ( 67. MW).4 MW).03.88 (1154.electricity in Tamil Nadu is estimated as 1065 units per annum which is much higher than the national average of 734 units per annum. Gas Stations Projects (515.025 MW which includes wind generation (7145.2013 which includes TANGEDCO’s Hydro (2237.225 MW). 1. At present this deficit is managed through power purchase and Restriction and Control measures.3 Measures taken to bridge the present demand-supply gap of power: All efficiently the generating stations are run to ensure maximum generation of power.2 Present Status of Demand – Supply: The present demand of power in the state is around 12.1. 1. The Plant Load Factor (PLF) for our thermal power stations is one of the highest in the country as detailed below:- 6 . The average availability of power from the existing conventional and non conventional energy sources is about 8000 MW.000MW. TANGEDCO is taking several steps to bridge the gap between demand and supply to provide uninterrupted power supply to the consumers.1. Kuttalam Gas Turbine Station under repair has also been brought back to service from 21.26 % Hydro Electric Power evening. 7 .88 MW in TANGEDCO.68% North Chennai Thermal Power Station Tuticorin Thermal Power Station Mettur Thermal Power Station 3X210 = 630 MW 5X210 = 1050 MW 4X210 = 840 MW 90. is being utilized to meet the peak demand in the morning and There are four Gas Turbine Power Stations with a total installed capacity of 515.2.Name of the Station Capacity Plant Load Factor during 2012-13 91.2013.04 % 84. All are running the Gas efficiently Turbine Power Stations to ensure maximum generation of power. In each unit Tamil Nadu’s share is 375 MW out of total capacity of 500 MW. The unit is generating power consistently from Feburary 2013. Unit 1 has been commissioned on 29.1. 8 . The third unit is expected to be commissioned in October 2013.1.1 Thermal Projects: 1. TNEB-NTPC Joint Venture project at Vallur: There are three units.2013.2012. 1. Power Project2.11. each having a capacity of 500 MW.02. Mettur Thermal Stage III: This unit with a capacity of 600 MW has commenced trial production of power in November 2012.4.1. The second unit has commenced trial production on 28.4 Status of Major On-going Projects: TANGEDCO is taking all efforts to commission the ongoing projects at the earliest. Total share of Tamil Nadu from this is 387 MW. North Chennai Thermal Power Station Stage II: NCTPP stage –II project consists of two units each of 600 MW capacity. 9 . Units 1 and 2 are expected to be commissioned in December 2013 and March 2014 respectively. The project comprises of two units each of 500 MW capacity. 4.3. The unit 1 is expected to commence generation in May 2013. TNEB-NLC Tuticorin: Joint Venture Project at This project is being executed by a Joint Venture between NLC and TANGEDCO. The unit 2 has commenced trial production of power. 4. These projects are expected to be commissioned in the year 2013.25 MW) projects totaling 56. Bhavani Barrage II (2 x 5 MW). is 183 MW.15 crores. Periyar – Vaigai III (2 X 2 MW) and Periyar–Vaigai IV (2X1.1. Bhavani Barrage I (2x5 MW).3 Co-Generation projects: TANGEDCO has taken up establishment of 12 cogeneration plants in cooperative and public sector sugar mills along with sugar mill modernization in Tamil Nadu at a total cost of Rs 1241.5 MW of hydro power generation are under execution.1.1. These projects will have 123 MW of surplus power which can be These projects are expected to be commissioned during this year.4. The total capacity of Cogeneration Projects fed to the grid.2 Hydro projects: Bhavani Kattalai Barrage III (2 X15 MW). 1. 10 . TANGEDCO secured about 500MW transmission capacity from January 2013 to April 2013 by participating in the 11 termed as medium term purchase and more than 7 years are termed as . Agreements have been signed for procurement of 500 MW of power from other states from June 2013 under medium term purchase through case 1 bidding. Out of 1100 MW contracted power on short term basis from other states only limited quantity could be availed due to corridor constraints.1. Under short term around 900 MW is being procured from local generators in Tamil Nadu for the year 2013-14. 1-7 years tenure are long term purchase.1. There is transmission constraint for transfer of power to southern grid from rest of the country. procurement of power for less than one year tenure are termed as short term purchase.5 Power Purchase: To generators meet demand open and supply Bids gap for TANGEDCO is procuring power from existing through tender. 6 New Projects The document “Vision Tamil Nadu 2023” released by the Hon’ble Chief Minister on 22.50.e-bidding. 4.000 crores in the Energy Sector for the State.2012 envisages a massive public and private investment of Rs. 1. and Raichur of in A new line is being by Power Grid After commissioned between Sholapur in Maharashtra Karnataka India Limited Corporation (PGCIL). completion of this link in the year 2014 surplus power from other region in the country can be easily procured. The major share of the investments amounting to Rs.000 crores will be utilized to augment the power generation 12 . Further it is proposed to procure power on long term basis depending upon the prevailing shortage. This has helped TANGEDCO to avail power already booked.1.3. 85% power shortage is proposed to be bridged by long term purchase of 1000 MW power for a period of 15 years from October 2013. 2.30. The with super critical thermal cost of the project is Rs. Ennore SEZ (2X660 MW): Thermal Power Project This project consists of 2 units each of 660 MW capacity technology. 8000 crores. 2. The total project cost is Rs.capacity in the State and the following new projects are proposed to be taken up for construction. This project is likely to 2016. 1. Ennore Thermal Power Station Expansion (1 x 660 MW): This is the first project of TANGEDCO to be commissioned with super critical thermal technology. The project will be completed in the year 2016. 4000 crores. The tender for construction of this project has been invited. The bids for the project have been received. be commissioned by the year 13 . North Chennai Thermal Power Project Stage III (1X800 MW): Various studies for obtaining This project is being developed with private sector environmental clearance for this project of 800 MW capacity are underway. participation through tariff based bidding. 4. 14 . Tender has been invited and the project will be commissioned by 2016. 5. 9000 crores. The cost of the project is Rs 9600 crores. Udangudi Thermal (2 x 660 MW): Power Project The cost of the project including the coal jetty is Rs.3. Uppur Thermal (2 x 800 MW): Power Project The site is located in Uppur Village at a distance of 55km from Ramanathapuram. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has ordered Udangudi Super development of Critical Power Project by TANGEDCO itself. Feasibility Environmental clearance is being pursued.6. PreFeasibility report has been prepared. 4800 crores. 4800 crores. 8. Udangudi (1 x 800 MW): Expansion Project The project cost is Rs. 15 . been prepared. Pre-feasibility report has been prepared and the project development activities are under progress. Project development activities are under progress. Ennore Thermal Power Replacement (1 x 660 MW): Station Government of Tamil Nadu has proposed to take up the replacement of old 5 units of ETPS (450 MW) through a new single 660MW super critical unit. 7. Tuticorin Thermal Power Project Stage IV (1 x 800 MW): The cost of the project with a capacity of 800 MW report has is Rs. 18000 crores. Pithead power (4000 MW): Plant in Chattisgarh The plant is expected to be commissioned in the year A coal block in the State of Chhattisgarh has been allocated to Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited jointly with Maharashtra State Mining Corporation for captive mining. Tamil Nadu will get project. 10. The quantity of coal will be A joint venture company shared between Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra in the ratio 77:23. Environmental clearance for this project is under progress. Cheyyur Ultra Mega power project of 4000 MW: The project cost is Rs. A pithead power station utilizing Tamil Nadu 16 .9. this of 1600 MW power from the is with developed private by project as its share. “MahaTamil Collieries Ltd” has been formed. As this is an Ultra mega project India Government sector participation. 2018-19. The share of power from this plant for Tamil Nadu is upto 2500 MW. They have proposed to establish a 4000 MW power plant near the pithead. Kundah Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project/ Nilgiris District (4X125 MW): Kundah hydro electric project is the second pumped storage scheme in Tamil Nadu after Kadamparai pumped storage scheme. At present pre-development works are underway for the phase I (1 x 125) project. Lanco Infratech has been selected by competitive bidding as the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO). This plant will operate as generator during peak hours and run under pumping mode during off peak hours. M/s. 11.Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited’s share of coal is being developed. 17 . Mine development activities are under progress. 425 MTPA of coal and with Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) for 12.7 Coal: The total quantity of coal required for TANGEDCO’s existing four thermal power stations is 16 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA). 1.075 MTPA of coal totaling to 13. 7000 Crores. The aggregate annual coal requirement including these units is 25 MTPA. This scheme is proposed to be executed in two phases with a estimated cost of Rs. TANGEDCO has executed Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) with Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) for 1. Nilgiris District a pumped storage hydro electric project with a peak capacity of 2000 MW similar to the existing Kadamparai pumped storage scheme (4X100 MW). This scheme is to be completed within a period of 8 to 10 years.12.5 MTPA for the 18 . Sillahala Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project/ Nilgiris District (4X500 MW): It is proposed to construct at Sillahala. TANGEDCO has proposed capacity addition of NCTPP ( 2 x 600 MW) and MTPP (1 x 600 MW).1. existing Power Stations.945 MTPA is expected to be provided by MCL. The total coal requirements for the NCTPP (2 units) and MTPP (1 unit) is 9.8 Solar Power: The solar policy LT commercial mandates solar purchase To meet this obligation of 6 % from the year 2014 for HT and consumers.1. Thirty 19 .00 MTPA. Also the percentage realization of coal with respect to FSA quantity is decreasing year by year. The actual realization is around 85% of the Annual Contracted Quantity (ACQ) and hence the actual coal supplied by coal companies is equal to 72% of the coal required for TANGEDCO power stations. But only 6. 1. Further the FSA provides for only 85 % of requirement of the generation as Annual Contracted Quantity (ACQ). requirement TANGEDCO has proposed to procure solar power through competitive bidding. Therefore TANGEDCO is constrained to meet the balance requirement of coal by imports. 0 TRANSMISSION The transmission Network comprises of a total no. 230 kV substations.9 Renovation. At present. 1. 400 kV substations. (RMU) works Modernisation and Uprating of Periyar Power House from 4x35 MW to 4x42 MW at a cost of Rs. RMU works in units 1 and 2 have been completed successfully and now they are running with uprated capacity of 42 MW. RMU works in unit 3 are under progress and are expected to be completed during this year. Out of the four units.2. RMU works of unit 4 will be completed in 2015. 1. 161. 70 nos. 20 .18 crores have been taken up. Modernization works in Power Stations: Renovation.two developers have been selected and they will establish solar power plants throughout the State with a total capacity of 260 MW.1. of 1320 substations including 14 nos. 2. the works of associate transmission system have been taken up. 33 kV substations as on 31. an additional 67 power transformers and 46 sets of capacitor banks have been energized in various substations to meet the additional load and avoid low voltage complaints. substations have been commissioned. One 400kV DC Line from MTPS Stage-III to 21 .703 nos. 110 kV substations.2012. 10 nos. During the year 2012-13. 1. The associated EHT (Extra High Tension) lines run to 24497 Ckt. The transmission network in the state is to be strengthened to match with the addition in generation capacity and the load growth. 31 nos.Kms.03. 66 kV substations and 523 nos.1 Associated transmission system for ongoing power projects: To evacuate power from ongoing projects of North Chennai Thermal power project (1200 MW). NTECL Vallur JV project (1500 MW). Mettur Thermal Power project (600 MW). 5.1 Ckt Km costing have been successfully completed and energized. 176. 1.Arasur (Coimbatore) substation for a distance of 220 Ckt Kms at a cost of Rs.2. 400kV Multi Circuit Line from NCTPS Stage-II to Alamathy for a distance of 136 Ckt Km at a total cost of Rs. 246. 149. work for 22 .68 crores and 400kV DC Line Rs.30 crores. This was overcome successfully by obtaining orders from courts.90 crores is still under progress. This will be completed during this year. Alamathy to The work of erection of at a cost of 400kV Multi Circuit Line of 194 Ckt.2 Transmission schemes for wind power evacuation: To evacuate power from the wind mills in Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli areas. Km from Sunguvarchatram Rs. Difficulty was experienced in obtaining right of way to erect the transmission towers and lines.33 crores from NCTPS Stage-II to Vallur JV project for a distance of 7. establishing a main back bone network consisting of 1488 Ckt., Kms of 400kV DC Line at a cost of Rs. 2071.21 crores has been awarded and is under progress. The network will link substations, at Kayathar (New SS) – Karaikudi (existing PGCIL SS) – Pugalur (existing PGCIL SS) – Sholinganallur (New SS - Ottiyambakkam) for effectively transmitting wind power across the State. It is proposed to construct three 400kV substations (Thappagundu in Theni District and Rasipalayam and Aanaikadavu in Coimbatore District) along with 400 kV., 788 circuit Kms. of EHT Lines to evacuate the wind power generated in Theni, Udumalaipet and Coimbatore Districts. 1.2.3 Schemes to increase the power exchange within the southern states: It is proposed to erect a 765 kV substation at Thiruvalam in Vellore District by PGCIL to increase the power exchange within the southern states. Using this infrastructure and to import 23 power from other states it is proposed to construct a new 400kV substation along with the Transmission lines at a cost of Rs. 1000 crores during this year. 1.2.4 Schemes to strengthen Transmission Infrastructure : the By strengthening the Transmission Network in Tamil Nadu and Regulating the power exchange, it is proposed to construct new five 400 kV substations, fourteen 230 kV substations along with Transmission Lines with the aid of Japanese (JICA). Totally this substations, 19 year it is proposed to establish nos. 110kV substations and 10 nos. 400 kV substations, 16 nos. 230 kV 11 nos. 33 kv substations. Thus 56 substations are proposed to be established during this year. International Cooperation Agency 24 1.3.0 DISTRIBUTION The existing Distribution network comprises of 2.21 lakhs distribution Transformers, 5.78 lakh kms LT lines and 1.58 lakh Ckt.kms HT lines. To provide reliable and quality power supply to satisfy the ever increasing consumer needs, TANGEDCO has planned to strengthen the the have existing distribution infrastructure. During year 2012-13, eleven 33 kV substations been erected, 8367 nos distribution transformers, 10,773 kms LT lines and 2485 Ckt.kms HT lines have been energized. In spite of severe power crisis, TANGEDCO had effected new service connections to 12.13 lakhs new consumers. In order to eliminate the obstacles faced by the consumers and ensuing reliable power it is proposed to procure 20,000 Distribution Transformers. Further it is proposed to erect 15,000 Kms of HT and LT Lines during this year. 25 Category wise total number of consumers being served in the State is as follows: Category Domestic Agriculture Commercial Industrial Others Total Total No. of Consumers in Lakhs 162.98 20.35 32.59 5.77 22.23 243.92 TANGEDCO has also proposed to convert the over head lines to underground cables in the coastal areas of Nagapattinam and Cuddalore districts. Efforts are being taken to obtain financial assistance for above scheme from the World Bank. 1.3.1 Rural Electrification: As per census 2011, there are 15,979 villages in Tamil Nadu. Out of this there are 15,243 Revenue villages and 736 Reserve forest 26 The part A works are under implementation in 110 towns of Tamil Nadu 27 .villages.3. However 98 habitations in remote forest area are yet to be covered with electricity supply. The towns and cities with more than 30000 population as per 2001 census are covered under the project.2 Restructured Accelerated Power Development And Reforms Programme (RAPDRP) The objective of RAPDRP is to provide reliable power supply to consumers and bring Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses below 15%. For this isolated hamlets in the villages situated in the forest and hilly areas. Part-A baseline includes data projects acquisition for IT establishing using solar power is being application for energy accounting and IT based consumer service centres. 1. 100% electrification has been completed in Tamil Nadu as per the guidelines prescribed by the Central Government. electrification undertaken. The scheme has two parts. 56 crores.1 Theft of Energy: TANGEDCO has formed 40 teams of Exservicemen. Coimbatore. Part-B schemes for 87 towns have been sanctioned for a total of Rs.17 crores.3.3 Energy conservation measures: 1. Tirunelveli and Tiruppur towns Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distribution Management System (DMS) works are under progress at a total cost of Rs 182. erection of remote monitoring meters in distribution transformers and GIS consumer indexing and electrical assets mapping in 110 towns. The works include erection of a modern data centre with software for online consumer facilitation and work flow modules. 1. 17 enforcement squads and one 28 . 3279. In Chennai. Madurai.at a total cost of Rs. Tiruchy. The Part – B scheme work consists of distribution strengthening to reduce the AT & C losses to less than 15%. 417 crores.3.3. Salem. e. Intelligence wing has also been formed to study and analyze electronic data from the meters for the HT consumers and detect theft of energy cases in HT consumers. assessment and compounding and Similarly enforcement squads have detected 8. of power theft cases and have levied Rs. 2012-13.175 Nos. 1.flying squad for inspection and detection of theft of energy in Electricity Distribution Circles. Ex servicemen teams have detected 18.2 Distribution of Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) Compact Financial assistance of Rs. The Intelligence wing from the date of formation has detected and levied penalties for Rs.3. It is proposed to issue 29 .224 cases of theft of energy assessment and compounding have levied Rs. 14. During this year i.63 crores has been sanctioned by Government of Tamil Nadu for the implementation of this scheme in hut services in Tamil Nadu.3.57 crores towards provisional charges. 2. 56.89 crores towards provisional charges. 37.98 crores. Achieve and Trade scheme.55 crores in Tuticorin Thermal Power Station (TTPS) and at a cost of Rs. 45.3. 1. Similarly for metered domestic consumers a scheme for distribution of subsidized CFL is being taken up in phase-1 in Kanyakumari and Villupuram districts. mandatory energy reduction targets have been prescribed for thermal power stations. TANGEDCO is effecting agricultural service connections using star rated pumpsets. TANGEDCO has initiated steps in all Thermal and Gas Power Plants works to for meet the of Energy The energy Consumption (EC) norms and improvement standards.CFLs to hut service connections during 2013.3 Energy saving PAT Scheme for power stations: Under the Perform. reduction consumption at a cost of Rs. 20. 67. at a cost of Rs.90 crores in North Chennai Thermal Power Station (NCTPS).3.88 30 . As a measure of energy conservation in agricultural sector. Nagercoil. And payment of current consumption charges through Mobile (Short Message Service) has been enabled for Indian Bank account holders.crores in Mettur Thermal Power Station (MTPS) are being undertaken.4.1 Call centers Computer based power failure redressal call centres are functioning at Chennai. Erode. Tirunelveli. ATP (Any Time Payment) machines are running successfully in selected areas of Coimbatore and Erode Regions. Coimbatore.4. 1. Trichy.0 Consumer Satisfaction Measures TANGEDCO is taking all efforts to simplify payment of electricity bills. Online payment for collection relating to electricity consumption has been implemented throughout the State. Payment can also be made through Net Banking and Debit cards. 1. 31 . Further Payment of current consumption charges through Mobile (Wireless Application Protocol) has been enabled for City Union Bank and Karur Vysya Bank account holders. Madurai. 242 crores during 2012-13 were provided by the Government of Tamil Nadu which is the highest since the inception of the Board. 32 .400/. 7913. 1. 40. The Government of Tamil Nadu has supported TANGEDCO by offering financial assistance in the form of funds and Guarantees to revive the financial position of TANGEDCO.5. An assistance of Rs. Address of the consumer is retrieved at this call centre from the computer data base on the contact phone number of the consumer.35 crores during 2011-12 and Rs.Salem. Karur and Tiruppur. Complaint of the consumer is registered in the computer and complaint number is given to the consumer. TANGEDCO had accumulated losses to the tune of Rs.0 Finance When the present Government assumed office.crores (as on 31.3. Consumers can register their power supply failure complaints by dialing a 6 digit number 155333 from anywhere. Vellore. 11.2011). 3.12211 crores backed by with Government Guarantee.1 Financial Restructuring Plan: In order to rescue TANGEDCO from the financial crisis.85 per unit and Rs. All efforts are being made to bridge the gap between ARR and ACS by reducing the expenditure.2012 by the State Government by issue of bonds initially by TANGEDCO backed by Government guarantee to the participating lenders. ii) Permitting TANGEDCO to restructure the balance 50% of short term liabilities of Rs.85 per unit. the Government of Tamil Nadu has approved following Financial Restructuring Scheme. 4. i) Taking over of 50% of short term liabilities (STL) of Rs. 33 . 1. 12211 crores as on 31.5. repayment of principal in 7 years period after moratorium of 3 years.The Average Rate of Realisation (ARR) and Average Cost of Supply (ACS) for 2012-13 are Rs. 6. 493. In addition. 10000 crores for transition loans i.e.0 Filling up of vacancies After assumption of charge by this Government . 600 Assistant Engineers in various 34 . the Government of Tamil Nadu has provided Government guarantee of Rs. 5000 crores each from Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) and Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC).1. Government of Tamil Nadu has provided guarantee of Rs.5. 18. the Restructuring Government for onward lending to guarantee of Rs.6. 1.. 6000 crores to Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (TNPFC) for raising funds through issue of bonds TANGEDCO.45 crores has been sanctioned to TANGEDCO. In Financial the process of implementing Plan.2 Government Guarantees: In order to enable TANGEDCO to avail borrowings during the financial year 2012-13. Rs. it is proposed to recruit 4000 ITI Helpers. 1000 Assessors and 15 Assistant Accounts Officers totaling to 6015 Nos.branches of Engineering have been recruited in time scale of pay. 35 .446 employees have been added to the rolls of TANGEDCO and TANTRANSCO so far. In addition. 1000 Technical Assistants. In total 11. 644 persons in various cadres have been appointed under compassionate grounds in the time scale of pay. Besides the above. action has been taken to fill up 17461 permanent vacant posts in TANGEDCO and TANTRANSCO after assumption of charge by this Government. In short. 4686 Contract labourers and 5516 part-time Conservancy Workers have been absorbed as permanent employees in time scale of pay. With a view to providing better service to consumers. This accounts for 30% of the total installed renewable energy capacity of 26. 36 .g.10 MW in the country.677. sunlight and wind) that are replenished at a faster rate than they are consumed. Starting with about 4 MW of installed capacity in Tamil Nadu in 1990. and some forms of biomass are common sources of renewable energy. Solar.TAMIL NADU ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2. Hydro. Wind.0 Renewable Energy Renewable Energy is the energy derived from natural processes (e.025 MW. Tamil Nadu continues to be the leader in the installed capacity of wind energy. Geothermal. Tamil Nadu today leads the country with total renewable energy installed capacity of 7999. 000 7999.No 1 2 3 4 RE type Wind Bagasse Cogeneration Bio mass Solar Total Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) was formed in 1985 to promote use of renewable energy by execution of pilot projects.2013 7145.400 177.225 659.1 Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2012 The Honorable Chief Minister announced an innovative Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy on 20th October 2012 with a vision to develop Tamil Nadu 37 . 2.025 Sl.Installed capacity of renewable energy Total Installed Capacity (MW) as on 31. TEDA also is the State Nodal Agency of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and provides Financial Assistance under various schemes.3.400 17. This SPO is likely to fast track development of solar power in the state. looms. The policy envisages establishing 3000 MW solar plants within the State. cottage and tiny industries.as a world leader in the Solar Energy. The proposed 3000 MW of Solar Power will be achieved through Utility Scale Projects. Through this Policy the Government intends to make solar energy a people’s movement just as it did earlier in the case of Rain Water Harvesting. Solar purchase Obligation of 3% in the calendar year 2013 and 6 % from calendar year 2014 onwards has been made mandatory for all HT Consumers (HT Tariff I to V) and LT Commercial Consumers (LT Tariff V). Electricity power Further action will be taken for Commission. Rooftops. Domestic and implementing this after consulting Tamil Nadu Regulatory LT consumers. As per the Solar Energy Policy. and under REC mechanism as follows: 38 . Industrial consumers Agricultural consumers are exempted from SPO. huts. Renewable Solar Energy Utility Total Roof Year Scale (MW) (2013. 2. 1000 MW will be funded through SPO and balance 500 MW through Generation based Incentive provided by the Government. 39 .00 for each units generated for the first two years.0.20.000 per kilowatt as investment subsidy.00 for the next two years and subsequently Re. In this way it is proposed to encourage the domestic consumers using Solar Rooftop Panels by giving Generation based incentive of Rs.1.(MW) Tops Certificates (MW) (REC) 2015) (MW) (A) (B) (C) (A)+(B)+(C) 2013 2014 2015 Total 750 550 200 1500 100 125 125 350 150 325 675 1150 1000 1000 1000 3000 In Utility scale out of 1500 MW. and Re.50 for the next two years or Rs. The Solar Policy mandates compulsory roof top solar power generation in all new Government and Local Body Buildings.2 Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green Houses Scheme: In 2011-2012 Tamil Nadu launched India’s largest solar rooftop programme for providing Solar powered Green Houses (3 lakhs houses by 40 .Solar rooftop installations are to be promoted by enabling net metering. The existing Government/Local Body buildings will be provided with solar rooftops in a phased manner. 2. The Net metering facility is also being extended to solar power system installed in commercial establishments and individual homes. Similarly all Street Lights and Water Supply installations in local bodies will be energized through solar power in a phased manner. The net metering envisages that excess power shall be fed back to the grid with power credits accruing to the Photovoltaic energy producer. 2015-16) under Chief Minister’s Solar powered Green Houses scheme. A sum of Rs.000 street lights into Solar energy street lights through centralized solar plants of 500-600 W capacity. energy with a efficiency. Each such plant will support conversion powered with LED of 10-15 street To lights into promote are fitted solar street lamps. A sum of Rs. One Lakh street lights will be converted as Solar energy street Lights within the year 2015-2016. 2. the existing lights are being replaced These mechanism to optimise power consumption to 41 . 180 crores is being earmarked for provision of solar powered Home lighting systems with battery backup in 60.50 crores is being provided every year for converting 20. By which. This scheme is first of its kind in India.000 Green Houses every year. light. 52.3 Solar Powered Street Lights: In 2011-2012 Tamil Nadu government also launched India’s largest Solar Energy Street Lighting scheme. Balance 20% shall be farmer’s contribution to be met partly through loan and partly through farmer’s direct contribution.provide sufficient illumination between 10 PM and 5 AM.4 Installation of SPV Power Plants in BC/MBC/DNC hostels Government order has been issued for the installation and commissioning of 1Kwp SPV (Solar Photo Voltaic) Power Plants at 103 Nos BC/MBC/DNC and Minorities College hostels at a cost of Rs. 50% will be met from National agriculture development programme and 30 % from the Central Financial Assistance from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Out of total cost. 2. 252 lakhs. Each pump will have solar panel of 4800 Wp capacity and will deliver water equivalent to that of a 5 HP 42 .5 Solar Powered pumps The Government has ordered procurement of 500 solar powered agriculture pump sets for distribution to farmers. 2. The details of subsidy are as below: Name of scheme Off-Grid Solar PV Schemes with Battery storage (a) 210w to 1Kw (b) From 1Kw to 10Kw (c) From 10Kw to 100Kw Off-grid Solar PV without battery (a) Up to 5Kw (b) From 5Kw to 100Kw (c) From 100Kw to 500Kw S.39. Rs.000/Kwp 43 .No 1.000/Kwp Rs. Available Financial Assistance/subsidy Rs.000/Kwp Rs. This pilot scheme shall be implemented preferably in delta districts.66. Agriculture department will select the beneficiaries.000/Kwp 2.000/Kwp Rs. subsidy is provided to promote the use of renewable energy.000/Kwp Rs. 2.60.AC submersible pumpset.48.72.42.6 Other Schemes Under various schemes. 2400/ sq. 2100/ sq. 3600/ sq.imaging concentrators (g) Concentrator with single axis tracking (h)Concentrator with double axis tracking Biomass Power Projects Bagasse Cogeneration in Private sugar mills Rs. m (e) Concentrator with manual tracking (f) Non.20 lakhs X (CMW)^0. 6000/ sq. Off-Grid Solar Thermal Application (a) Evacuated Tube Collectors (ETC) (b)Flat Plate Collectors (FPC) with liquid (c) Flat Plate Collectors with air Rs.3. 44 . m Rs. 5.646 4. m Rs. m Rs. m (d)Solar collector Rs. m Rs. 5400/ sq.646 Rs. 3300/ sq.15 lakhs X(CMW)^0. 3600/ sq. m Rs. m Rs. 3000/ sq. tannery. Bagasse based Co-generation projects in cooperative/ public sector sugar mills.Rs.m biogas Biomethanisation per day) in dairy. 40. 8.Rs 40 Lakhs/MW surplus power Boiler Pressure of 60 bar & above .Rs 60 Lakhs/MW surplus power 20 lakhs per MW (maximum 5MW) For 3 .Rs.1 crore MWeq. 8 crore/ project) Non Bagasse Based Biomass Co-generation Boiler Pressure of 40 bar & above . to bio gas by (12000 Cu. Biogas based Distributed / Grid Power Generation Programme 9.Rs 50 Lakhs per MW surplus power Boiler Pressure of 80 bar & above . 30.000 per kw 7.000 per kw >100kw up to 250 kw (Any Plant Capacity) -Rs.20kw (25 M3 to 85 M3 Plant Capacity) . slaughterhouse. Conversion of Industrial waste Rs.6. (Maximum support of Rs.000 per kw >20kw up to 100kw . 35. 45 . Development / Up-gradation of Watermills Rs.per Watermill 46 . (12000 Cu. 1. Rs.000/.10. textile (liquid). sugar (liquid).m biogas per day) Rs.Only Mechanical Output - 13. bagasse wash.20 lakhs/MW Rs. 35. paper (liquid) and pharmaceutical industry Conversion of Industrial waste to bio gas by biomethanisation in all other industries Power Generation from Biogas i) Boiler + Steam Turbine configuration ii) Biogas Engine / Turbine Configuration Power generation from solid industrial waste Rs.00 Crore/MW 12.20 lakhs/MW 1. 11.50 lakhs MWeq. 1. Micro Hydel Projects (up to 100 kW capacity) Implementation of Alternate Fuels for Surface Transportation Programme i Battery Operated Low speed Two wheeler ii Battery operated High speed two wheeler iii Battery operated seven seater Three wheeler iv Battery operated four seater car Rs. 40. 14.000/. 4. 1.work cost of vehicles whichever is less Rs. Rs.works cost of the vehicles whichever is less.works cost of vehicles whichever is less 15. Only Electrical or only Mechanical output (up to 5 kw) -Rs.10.or 20% ex.or 20% ex.or 20 % ex.works cost of vehicles whichever is less Rs.000/per Watermill.000/ kw Rs. 5.or 20 % ex. 47 .000/. 60.000/.2.000/.00. 00. 2011-12. 1241. 61. Total of 2. Two Biomass Co-generation (NonBagasse) Plants at Thiruvallur and Tiruppur for a capacity of 1. Twelve Co-generation Plants in cooperative and public sectors sugar mills totaling 183 MW capacity are under implementation at a total cost of Rs.5 MW capacity are being installed with Government Financial Assistance of 48 . In Rs.95 MW. 7 Industrial waste based Biogas plants for a total of 6. crores Rs. 30 crores.works cost of the vehicles whichever is less.9 MW capacity.24 crores. One No.v Battery operated bus/mini bus with minimum of 10 seats and above. 6MW Biomass power Project is being installed at a cost of Rs.85 Financial was Assistance for of provided rooftop systems of 8. 4 Biogas based power generation plants for 292KW capacity.000/. 4.or 20% ex. 8.15 crores.290 solar water heating systems have been installed by individuals in the state with Government Financial Assistance of Rs. Sanction has been accorded for total of 2. 1. 800 delegates.5 lakhs. 93. 1. Chennai on 12th & 13th March 2012. with Coimbatore District Small Industries Association.400 conference delegates. Coimbatore from 23rd – 26th January’ 2013 which attracted 120 exhibitors. 75.000 visitors.7 International Conference (IEC) TEDA conducted Renewable RENERGY Energy 2012.70 International Conference cum Expo on Renewable Energy at Chennai Trade Centre. 66 speakers and more than 10.000 visitors. and 25.450 Battery operated 2-Wheeler with and 2 Financial Assistance of Rs. 789. 49 .47 lakhs.5 lakhs. RENERGY 2012 attracted 105 exhibitors. 150 lakhs including a subsidy of Rs. 2.Rs. an numbers of Battery operated 4-Wheeler have with a subsidy of Rs. TEDA also conducted RENERGY Coimbatore 2013. Hundred Water Mills/ Hydel Plants for 100 KW capacity have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs. been sanctioned Lakhs. A professionally managed call centre with toll free phone no 18001021224 has been established for attending to complaints of beneficiaries of Solar Powered Green Houses and monitoring of rectification by the installers.2. Application forms for other schemes can be downloaded from the website of TEDA. Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green Houses Scheme and SPV Street Lighting Systems are fully monitored through web based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Application submission as well as tracking for Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) systems and Solar Water Heating Systems (SWHS) is fully made online. 50 . These Engineers have been trained in implementation and carry out quality checks of installations.8 Information Building: Technology & Capacity At least one engineer with one Junior Assistant has been posted in each district to monitor the schemes. The department is also in charge of Licensing Electricity 3. regulates and enforces the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act. It functions under the administrative control of Energy Department. Activities The • Department is entrusted with the following duties and functions: The department has been designated as State nodal agency for energy conservation to co-ordinate.ELECTRICAL INSPECTORATE DEPARTMENT The department of Electrical Inspectorate was created on 7th September 1961. 2001 (Central Act 52/2001).0 of Lifts. The department is entrusted with responsibilities of enforcement of rules and regulations framed under the new Electricity Act. Calibration and testing electrical equipments. Collection and Levy of of Tax. 51 . 2003 (Act 36 of 2003) for safe utilization of energy. installations (above 650V rating) to ensure conformity standards and practices as per Electricity Act. 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) and 52 . 2010 through Electrical Licensing Board. 1997 and Tamil Nadu Lift Rules. • It has responsibilities of levying and collection of tax under the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity Act. 1957 and issue of licenses and certificates to the electrical contractors and workmen under Central Electricity • Authority Regulations. • It performs issue of electrical certificates to the Cinema Theatres as per Tamil Nadu Cinema (Regulation) Rules. 2003. 1997. It is responsible for the issue of permission for commissioning with the of high relevant voltage codes.• It functions as inspecting and licensing authority for erection and maintenance of the lifts under the provisions of Tamil Nadu Lift Act. The electricity tax collection in the year 2012-13 was Rs. and Tamil Nadu Lift Act. 9 crores was collected as inspection and licensing fees.1 Performance & Revenue receipts During the year 2012-13 licenses for instruments and equipments through the Government Electrical Standard erection of 411 new electrical installations and 1851 new lifts have been issued. Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules. The department is also in charge of collection of electricity tax under Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity Act. 2003. 53 .Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations. 3. 2010. 748 crores. During the year 2012-13 Rs. The department collects inspection and licensing fee under Indian Electricity Rules. • It carries out testing and calibration of electrical Laboratory. The mission is headed by Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu and has Secretaries Municipal of Energy. 54 .2 Energy Conservation The Government of Tamil Nadu has formed (i) Energy Conservation Mission State assist to Energy Conservation in policy Mission formulation various on for 18. and Industries. Finance. Supply. Public Works Department beside CMD TANGEDCO. Chief Electrical Inspector to Government is convener of the mission. CMD TEDA. Administration Water Housing and Urban Development. Head of Department of Energy Studies in Anna University as members. The mission is co-ordinate monitors energy conservation and energy efficiency schemes of the Government.3.2012.10. The objective of the mission is to Government and promotion of energy conservation. was launched by Ministry of Power. The fund allocated so far to the State Energy Conservation Fund is activities is Rs. The fund available for the forthcoming prescribes minimum energy efficiency standards for design and construction of a non residential building. Government of India. 3. 5. (iii) Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC).28 crores. efficiency in the towards promoting energy sector. The ECBC building Rs.78 crores. The resources available with the funds are used to formulate and implement pilot/demonstration projects for promotion of efficient use of energy and its conservation. The code is applicable to buildings or building complexes that have a connected load of 100 kw or greater or a contract demand of 120 55 .(ii) State Energy Conservation Fund State Energy Conservation Fund has been constituted for promotion of efficient use of energy and its conservation within the state. The code is under voluntary constitute adoption a by the States. buildings or complexes having conditioned area of 1. 56 .kVA or greater. The for government has issued orders in July.m or more will fall under this category. Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme As per the energy conservation Act. Generally. Under are The this scheme. to energy the saving certificates targets. issued under designated Designated consumers who over perform the energy saving achieving Consumers either have to purchase the energy saving certificates or to pay penalty. 2012 to technical committee customisation of the ECBC to suit the local climate conditions and suggest the revision of municipal bye-law to incorporate ECBC provisions in it.000 sq. (iv) Perform. the central government can notify energy intensive industries as Designated Consumers (DC) for mandatory compliance of the energy consumption norms. At present. 20 Thermal Power Plants.In Tamil Nadu. 9 Cement plants. (v) Energy Star Labeling in Equipment The Standards and labeling programme of GOI mandates compulsory assigning of star rating to the appliances depending upon their efficiency at the manufacturing stage itself. On completion of the scheme 700MW of electricity will be saved. labeling is made mandatory for four appliances which (tube lights. one air star conditioners. Energy consumption targets for these designated consumers are fixed under the PAT scheme for compliance within the target year of 2015. 5 Textile factories. cannot be refrigerators and distribution transformers) for anything below manufactured or sold as per Energy Conservation Act. 3 Chemical plants. 3 units of Pulp and Paper and 1 Fertilizer factory have been notified as designated consumers. The Electrical Inspectorate monitors the implementation of the scheme in the State. The appliances bearing more number of stars save more energy. 57 . 2001. 4 Electrical Licensing Board The Licensing Board was created in the year 1955.3. The laboratory is recognized at the national level through NABL accreditation acquired in July.3 Testing and Calibration The Electrical Standard Laboratory under this department calibrates the instruments and energy meters. The functions of the board is to issue license to the electrical contractors and to grant certificate of competency to wiremen and supervisors under Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations. The board is also entrusted with the responsibilities of analyzing electrical accidents due to incompetent wiring work and proposing measures to avoid such accidents in 58 . 2010. In order to enhance the testing and calibration facilities at the Government Electrical Standards Laboratory. 3. procurement of enhanced version of three phase power energy calibrator is under process. 2012. “ESB” Grade to carry out all medium and low voltage electrical works and “EB” Grade to carry out all low voltage electrical works up to 50kw. Contractor Licenses ESA EA Grade Grade No 140 659 560 4627 ESB Grade EB Grade Competency Certificates Power Generating Station Operator 77 59 .the State. The Chief Electrical Inspector to Government is ex officio President of the board and the Electrical Inspector is the full time Secretary. So far following valid electrical contractor licenses and competency certifications have been issued in the state. The electrical contractor’s licenses are classified as “ESA” Grade to carry out all types of electrical works with no limitation in voltage. “EA” Grade to carryout electrical works upto 33kV. functioning of the department is being modernized.5 21277 43347 6055 of Modernizing of functioning Electrical inspectorate Through Information technology and use of latest electronic equipment. Software for online filing of returns of electricity tax is also being planned for implementation. The existing electrical modern laboratory three is being Power furnished Energy with Auto Phase Calibration equipments for calibration of energy meters of generating plants. The procedure of issue of license and inspection will be made more transparent by use of Information Technology. 60 . The project for computerization of application and scrutiny of lift license is under progress.Supervisor Wireman Wireman Helper 3. Transmission and Distribution TANGEDCO TANTRANSCO. 50 crores.0 Financial Performance: TN Power Finance has been a profit making corporation since inception. The total revenue during the year 2012-2013 is Rs.49 crores 61 .06.TAMIL NADU POWER FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED The Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (TN Power Finance) is a Non Banking Finance Company and is classified as a Public Financial Institution by the Ministry of Company Affairs. The Corporation of electricity mobilizes of funds for and schemes related to Generation. 966. Government of India.1991. The authorized and paid up share capital of the Corporation is Rs. 4. TN Power Finance was incorporated on 27. 4. The dividend declared during the year 2011-12 is Rs.86 crores of profit after tax. It has earned a net profit of Rs. 2. The Corporation had declared dividend regularly from the year 199596 and the total dividend amounting to Rs. 5 crores. The performance for the year 2012-13 has resulted in Rs. 441. The net worth of the Corporation has increased to Rs.1 Fixed Deposits: The faith reposed by depositors in the Corporation gets reflected in steady increase in depositors of TN Power Finance. was Rs. which was Rs. 531.09 crores in the initial year of 1991 has now grown to Rs.91 crores as against Rs. 71.85 crores at the end of the previous year. 8196 crores as on 62 .as against Rs. 73. 469.42 crores has been so far paid to Government.65 crores from the year of its incorporation. The deposit base. 716 crores in the previous year.42 crores. 96. The gross profit for the year 2011-12. 05. 6024 crores. of deposits 24.03.274 25.89%. 8196 crores on 31.31. 8196 crores at the end of the year registering a growth rate of 17. 63 . The fixed deposits received for the last two years are as detailed below: Year 2011-12 2012-13 Deposit amount (Rs.21. 2172 crores Government Institutions is Rs. In crores) 6952 8196 No. and the deposit from Government The and deposit mobilized from Public is Rs.2013.250 The cumulative net deposits of the Corporation surged to a record high of Rs.03. the The net deposits Corporation mobilized a sum of Rs.2013. During the year 2012-13. increased from Rs. 6952 crores at the beginning of the year to Rs. 1244 crores as net cumulative deposits. 4.25% 9.2 Rate of Interest TN Power Finance offers following rate of interests on various deposits from 11.5% 10% of Rate of interest (Senior citizens) 9.75% 10. Tenure deposit One year 2 yrs 3. 11th and 12th standards in Government and Government Aided Schools an incentive of 64 .2011.a.5% aged 58 years and 4.03.50% p. for 12 months & 24 months and 0.4 yrs and 5 of Rate interest 9. 48 & 60 months on deposits made by senior citizens above.3 Deposits Schemes: Under a of special Government incentive Welfare for scheme students to curtail the school dropouts for 10th.25% p. The Corporation offers an additional interest of 0.a.5% 9. for 36. under the scheme interest amount earned on deposit with TN Power Finance is used for performing the daily pooja. 1500/.Rs. 321. 65 .55 crores towards this new special incentive scheme.908 temples under the control of HR & CE Department towards “Oru Kala Pooja” scheme.65 crores have been deposited by School Education Department under assistance to students whose parents die or permanently incapacitated in an accident.per student for 10th & 11th standards and Rs.17 crores and in the year 2012-13 School Education Department has deposited a sum of Rs. A deposit of Rs. under Girl Child Protection Scheme.000/. 353.per student for 12th standard is sanctioned by the Government. the scheme of bread winning Rs 18. Similarly.1.715 crores has been deposited by Social Welfare Department. 2011-12 School Education In the year has Department sanctioned and deposited a sum of Rs.00.per temple is made with TN Power Finance for 10. up to March 2013 a sum of Rs. 2000/. 03. 4. lease and term loan from the year of inception till 31.03. 24. A record high amount of Rs. 66 . The net loan repayable by TANGEDCO as on 31.5 Issue of Bonds on private placement: Government has permitted TN Power Finance to raise funds for a total amount of Rs. The total amount mobilized through issue of bonds up to 31. 6000 crores.03. 10251.4 Financial Assistance to TANGEDCO: The funds mobilized by TN Power Finance are being utilized to finance capital projects of TANGEDCO. 964.2013 is Rs.2013.2013 is Rs. A total sum of Rs.4.79 crores.5098 crores has been provided as financial assistance to TANGEDCO in the year 2012-13. 6000 crores through private placement of bonds in addition to fixed deposit programme.20 crores. Government have also issued guarantee for Rs.208 crores has been sanctioned as gross financial assistance to TANGEDCO by way of hire purchase. Further the government will implement reforms in the power sector so that the benefits of competition and innovation are delivered to consumers by way of reliable power supply at the most economic price. The department has worked out programs and strategies as envisages in document Vision 2023 to make good shortage of power through addition of generation capacity by owning or securing under long term contracts. Implementation of the new projects has also been put on fast track.Conclusion: The document Vision 2023 released by Hon’ble a high Chief Minister of sets social the and plan for infrastructure development for the state to reach standard economic development. The document envisages provision of best infrastructure services in India. It is the endeavour of the department to complete existing projects within the time line fixed by Hon’ble Chief Minister. The strategies in the sector are 67 . Tamil Nadu is pioneer in harnessing wind energy and remains at the no 1 position in the country.centred around Accessibility. that there is of a The planning for period for and infrastructure is carried out considering the fact gestation mega implementation generation transmission projects. Availability (adequacy) and Affordability of power for all. Tamil Nadu leads the country in terms of renewable installations. Further through policies and program the state will strive towards reaching the Numero Uno status in the country in case of Solar energy too. It is endeavour of the government to retain this leadership position. The 2015. Action has already been initiated to create evacuation capacity commensurate with the growth in generation capacity. 68 solar policy envisages accelerated development of 3000 MW of solar power before . The strategy evolved adequately meets the myriad challenges faced by the power sector. Prohibition and Excise 69 . Natham R. strive towards provision of high quality infrastructure comparable with the best in the world to the residents of the State.VISWANATHAN Minister for Electricity.While a considerable amount of success has been achieved in past two years. the department is conscious of challenges ahead. Provision of reliable and affordable power to all remains our goal and under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister.