TNPSC Thervupettagam

Amended wind mills repowering policy

January 24 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 47 0
  • The Tamil Nadu government has announced an amended Repowering Policy for wind mills in the State.
  • For the wind energy generators commissioned before April 1, 2016, its owners should mandatorily opt for repowering or refurbishment or life extension on completion of 20 years of operational life.
  • In respect of wind energy generators commissioned on or after April 1, 2016, the requirement of undertaking repowering may be applied after the completion of 25 years of operational life.
  • After the life period of 20 years and those with average generation for the last three financial years not less than 70 % of the rated generation certified by independent agency like NIWE are eligible for life extension.

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