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Renewable Energy Capacity and Projects
November 3 , 2025
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- Since 2021, Tamil Nadu’s wind energy sector has attracted over ₹5,700 crore and added 816 megawatts of capacity.
- An additional ₹4,200 crore is planned for 600 megawatts of new wind projects.
- The State’s solar energy sector has received over ₹23,500 crore for 6,736 megawatts of projects.
- Solar projects worth ₹39,000 crore (5,700 megawatts) are under advanced approval stages.
- Tamil Nadu ranks fourth nationally in total installed renewable capacity with more than 25,500 megawatts.
- Installed wind capacity is 11,500 megawatts, making the State second in India.
- The State aims to source 50 percent of its power requirements from renewable sources by 2030.
- Tamil Nadu targets a 70 percent reduction in carbon emissions and Net Zero by 2070 in line with national commitments.
- Projected power demand is expected to rise from 20,700 megawatts to 35,500 megawatts by 2034–35.
- A 500 megawatt Pumped Storage Project is planned at Kundah.
- Pre-project implementation is ongoing for 1,100 megawatts at Vellimalai and 2,400 megawatts at Aliyar.
- Tamil Nadu’s coastline has over 35 gigawatts of offshore wind potential with excellent wind speeds and high-capacity factors.
- The National Institute of Wind Energy and the India–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership are preparing for India’s first offshore wind project off the Tamil Nadu coast.
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