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.