Tamil Nadu Projects 6% Rise in Peak Power Demand for 2025, Eyes 50% Renewable Energy by 2030
Tamil Nadu is set to witness a 6% increase in its peak electricity demand this year, with projections indicating a maximum requirement of 22,150 megawatts (MW), Minister for Electricity V. Senthil Balaji informed the State Assembly on Tuesday. This comes in the wake of the state recording an all-time high demand of 20,830 MW on May 2, 2024.
Presenting the electricity department's policy note in the Assembly, the minister highlighted that daily power consumption in Tamil Nadu also peaked at 454.32 million units (MU) on April 30, 2024. In Chennai alone, the city met a maximum demand of 4,769 MW and saw a daily consumption record of 101.755 MU on May 31, 2024.
Despite concerns raised by AIADMK legislator Senthil Kumar regarding power cuts, the minister defended the government’s performance. “Tamil Nadu delivered 99.97% of full power supply — a level unmatched by any other state,” Balaji stated. He added that the state remains committed to addressing power grievances, and as part of these efforts, around 74,000 transformers have been replaced to improve distribution reliability.
Looking ahead, Tamil Nadu is focusing on green energy targets in line with global sustainability goals. The state aims to source 50% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources by 2030 and cut carbon emissions by 70% within the same timeframe.
With abundant renewable energy potential, Tamil Nadu continues to lead the charge in clean power. The state currently ranks third in India for overall renewable energy capacity and holds the second position in wind energy generation, reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable energy future.