Tamil Nadu to Expand Renewable Capacity with Energy Storage and Offshore Wind Initiatives
Tamil Nadu aims to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure significantly, planning to increase its contracted capacity to nearly 98 GW by 2034-35 from about 20.7 GW. The state targets 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030.
Key initiatives include installing 40.6 GW of new capacity, comprising 11 GW of coal, 18 GW of solar, 12 GW of wind, and 11.7 GW of energy storage. Tamil Nadu is implementing the Green Energy Corridor Phase II to add transmission capacity, facilitating an additional 2.8 GW by 2025-26.
The state is also focusing on energy storage with plans for 1.4 GW / 3.5 GWh of battery systems and 4 GW of pumped storage. Offshore wind projects are being developed, with 1 GW supported by a government funding scheme, while challenges such as high costs and infrastructure readiness remain. The next five years will be critical in determining Tamil Nadu's position in India's renewable sector.
