Chennai: A major thrust has been given to solar power to improve the power situation in Tamilnadu, according to the State budget presented today by Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who is also the Finance Minister.
He said the Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO), would set up floating solar power projects in Theni, Salem and Erode at a capacity of 250 MW, costing Rs 1,125 crore.
Also, a 500 MW power project would be set up at Kadaladi at the ultra mega solar photovoltaic park. This is estimated to cost Rs 2,350 crore, said the Finance Minister.