Energy Department
Power generation, TANGEDCO electricity updates, renewable energy, and solar power initiatives in Tamil Nadu.
MoU signed between Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB Ltd) and IIT Madras for implementing world-class modern technology in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, in the presence of Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law, Mr. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar.
An MoU was signed between TNEB Ltd and IIT Madras today (09.07.2026) in Chennai to strengthen Tamil Nadu's power grid, improve renewable energy integration, and enhance the reliability, efficiency, and quality of power services, in the presence of Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law, Mr. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, and under the guidance of Chief Minister Mr. S. Joseph Vijay.
Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, Lays Foundation Stone for New Modern Student Hostel Building Worth Rs. 24.71 Crore at Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University!
The foundation stone was laid for a new modern student hostel building costing Rs. 24.71 crore at the Perungudi Campus of Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University by the Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, to provide improved accommodation for students.
Renewable power plants must now compulsorily share real-time generation data with TANGEDCO. Failure to do so will result in a 10% reduction in power calculation for the generating companies - Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar informs.
Tamil Nadu mandates all renewable power plants to share real-time generation data with the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) via SCADA within specified deadlines. Non-compliance will lead to penalties, including reduction in power calculation and exclusion from scheduling, as per the Tamil Nadu Electricity Grid Code 2026.
Appointment Orders for 401 Persons, Including 383 Assistant Engineers and 18 Assistant Accounts Officers, Selected Through Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission on Behalf of Energy Department
Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay today (24.6.2026) presented appointment orders to a total of 401 persons, comprising 383 Assistant Engineers (Electrical) and 18 Assistant Accounts Officers, selected through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for the Energy Department, at a function held at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai.
Formation of 5 new regions to ensure transparent administrative efficiency and quick service delivery in Tamil Nadu's renewable energy sector, accelerate projects, and further strengthen the state's green energy development
The Tamil Nadu government has formed 5 new regions in the renewable energy sector to improve administrative efficiency and service delivery, accelerating green energy development as per the Chief Minister's directive.
Order issued at the Energy Department review meeting chaired by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, to further strengthen Tamil Nadu's power infrastructure by establishing 231 new sub-stations at a cost of Rs. 15,032 crore, formally appointing 15,058 power employees required for rectifying power faults, immediately procuring power equipment, and deploying power employees for patrol duties.
At the Energy Department review meeting chaired by the Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, orders were issued regarding strengthening power infrastructure by establishing new sub-stations, appointing power employees, procuring power equipment, and deploying them for patrol duties.
Minister Inaugurates 10 Monitoring Committees and 125 Patrolling Vehicles for Rapid Power Outage Restoration in Chennai and Suburbs
Honorable Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, inaugurated 10 monitoring committees and 125 special power outage patrolling vehicles to quickly rectify unexpected nighttime power outages due to distribution failures and other reasons in Chennai and its suburban areas.
Consultation meeting held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, with officials from all departments regarding ongoing development works in the district.
A meeting led by Minister Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar addressed district development works, sewage discharge plans, and ordered a probe into alleged irregularities in Madurai Corporation, including a hard disk theft, with strict action promised against culprits.
Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law Issues Appointment Orders to 45 Government Assistant Public Prosecutors (Grade 2) and 5 Bursars in Government Law Colleges, Totaling 50 Persons, as per Orders of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
In accordance with the Chief Minister's directives, the Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law issued appointment orders to 45 Government Assistant Public Prosecutors (Grade 2) and 5 Bursars for Government Law Colleges, totaling 50 individuals.
Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, met the families of those affected by lightning strike, offered condolences, and presented cheques for Rs. 4 lakh each under the State Disaster Relief Fund.
Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, distributed cheques of Rs. 4 lakh each under the State Disaster Relief Fund to the families of those who died due to a lightning strike.
Contractors complain about important TNEB works awarded only to individuals/a single company in the previous regime. Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar assures that henceforth, work will be awarded to all eligible companies based on transparent administration.
A consultative meeting on transparent administration and prevention of irregularities related to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) was held at Chennai Kalaivanar Arangam today (25.05.2026), chaired by Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, with approximately 1000 participants including TNEB contractors and suppliers.
Minister for Energy and Law inspected Puzhal Central Prison and ordered computerization of records and reforms
Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, Minister for Energy and Law, inspected Puzhal Central Prison today (24.05.2026), ordered the complete computerization of prison records, and issued instructions to curb drug flow and establish in-house bazaars for prisoners.