Electric cut in Tamil Nadu and role of TNEB, TANTRANSCO, TANGEDCO in Tamilnadu
Kudankulam Nuclear Plant, brain child of slain Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, since the time it was conceived has been so much in conflicts; it seems an Aegean Stable, or political Pandora’s Box. In 2001 the cost was estimated $ 3 billion, (Rs.13, 615 Crores) and is trapped in political turmoil. In this article we have also discussed the role of TNEB, TANTRANSCO, TANGEDCO in shaping Tamilnadu. Find the list of all Hydro Electric system and Locations in Tamilnadu with their capacity.
The beginning of July 2010 the total energy pressure in demand is surging in Tamil Nadu, state is increasing in plethora and the State Government is in vulnerable situation. As a result, the chaos and confusion prevails.
Crisis is snowballing, the gulf between all the trade unions, and merchants' associations are escalating to the extent that every day there a lock out some where in some towns,villages, and in the streets of urban. Only placate that the authorities can do is to supply "an uninterrupted supply of Electric power" Any effort to install new mega plants, and solar engergy devices will consume time, and people will have untold misery.
Chief Minister writes to the Prime Minister,she gets an uncanny reply, in a strongly worded letter for immediate relief, and she get an uncanny reply "Congestion Prevents," Chief Minister of Gujarat Modi comes for a rescue, and the government places orders for high energy power plants, and also she has come of course one becomes wise only after some crisis. As a result the State has announced a promulgating of electric power cut, in Chennai two hours, and in other districts three hours twice, one hour twice totaling eight hours cut per day. In addition, there will be eight hours load shedding every month area wise, all the strategy to save power from consumers both domestic, commercial, and industrial communities.
This article will analyse the existing Electric Power Generating Plants, Hydro, Thermal, Renewable Energy by wind harvesting by wind mills, Nuclear, and Bio-diesel et al,the installed capacity, supply and demand, and why the present electric power crisis.
As on today the supply of all the system which are manifested below, controlled as power cut to meet the supply and demand.TNEB, TANTRANSCO, TANGEDCO
What we knew an acronym until October 2008 as TNEB(Tamil Nadu Electricity Board), it was decided to create TNEB Limited and TANTRANSCO Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation and TANGEDCO and Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation have to effect as per the news in The Hindu dated October 23,2010.
"The 53-year-old Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) will formally cease to exist from November 1 with the scheme of transfer of property and personnel from the TNEB to the holding company, TNEB Limited, and its subsidiaries, Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation (TANTRANSCO) and Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), coming into effect" says aforesaid daily.
The total requirement of electricity in 12,050MW
Tamil Nadu total supply electricity 8200MW at present
Achievement of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu hitherto has been an exuberant and it has fecund impression, and also been the prestigious stage ranking No.1 as per the studies conducted by "Economic Freedom Rankings"-- "DMK scored highest so far as economic freedom is concerned ,Tamil Nadu retains top slot in economic freedom ranking" says a periodical, "Business Stand", (BS Reporter / New Delhi Mar 15, 2011, 00:37 IST) and it is the India, fourth in the economy according 2011, as per the above source of reference, to the estimated value $ 98 billion, and stands second rank in Industrial sector next to Maharashtra, and third stage in the foreign direct investment here also next to Maharashtra, and there is a highest level of urbanization 43.8 per cent, government has promoted the industrial park, and in parallel, industrial parks like Rubber Park, Apparel Parks, Floriculture Park, TICEL Park for Biotechnology ,IT Park Agro Export Zones, and few more Siruseri and Agro Export Zones recording as earning 75% from 52,000 million ($1,100 million) in 2001-2 to 91,000 million ($2,000 million) in 2005-6 and to a largest economy of $ 98 billion in 2010-11.
According to sources accessible from their website,Tamil Nadu's total power generation capacity as of 31 March,2008 was 10,122MW,but not all of this was utilized. A graph derived from the data from the TN Electricity Board from 1993 to March 2008 shows no dearth in supply and demand this writer draws a numerical valuable graph, how surplus was the supply and demand.
Year Insatalled capacity as Sustained Peak demand
1993-94/ 6,090 /3,676
1994-95/ 6,158 /3,948
1995-96/ 6,578 /4,360
1996-97/ 6,908 4424
1997-98/ 6,908 /4,875
1998-99/ 6,916 /4,918
1999-2000/ 7,120 /5,196
2000-2001/ 7,204 /5,580
2001-2002/ 7,513 /6,290
2002-2003/ 7,924 /6,687
2003-2004/ 8,268 /6,957
2004-2005/ 9,319 /7,228
2005-2006/ 9,531 /7,473
2006-2007/ 10,131 /8,209
2007-2008/ 10,122 /8,969
Source: Tamil Nadu Electricity BoardAlmanac of Party Rulings
AIADMK,24 June 1991-12 May 1996: 1991 State Assembly: Ms.J.Jayalalithaa
DMK, 13 May 1996-13 May 2001- Thiru M.Karunanidhi: Assembly Election
AIADMK 14 May 2001- September 2001-1 March 2002: Thiru O.Panner Chelvam
DMK 13 May 2006- 15 May 2011: Thiru M.Karunanidhi
AIADMK 16 May 2011 Incumbent: Ms.J.Jayalalithaa.Manifestation how power crisis impoverishes Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Power Generation 3500 MW
Savings by power cut .......2900 MW
Supply from private entrepreneurs 1320 MW
Power Purchase ................... 220 MW
Non Conventional Power.............320 MW
Central Participation ..............50 MW
From Central Government...........2550 MW
Power Holidays from Industries.....950 MWPower Stations their Locations in Tamilnadu
There are seven TPS in Tamil Nadu: North Chennai TPS, Athipattu, Thiruvallore Dist., Tamilnadu 630 MWSecond being at Ennore TPS Ennore, Chennai, Chennai Dist., Tamilnadu 450 MW,third one at Mettur TPS, Metturdam, Salem Dist., Tamilnadu 840 MW fourth being in Tuticorin TPS, Tuticorin, Tuticorin Dist., Tamilnadu 1050 MW fifth being at Neyveli TPS Neyveli, Cuddalore Dist., Tamilnadu 1020 MW sixth one at Neyveli TPS 2 Neyveli, Cuddalore Dist., Tamilnadu 1470 MW and seventh at Neyveli Zero Unit Neyveli Cuddalore Tamilnadu 250MW
Quite heartening was that The Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) is engaged in promoting renewable energy sources and energy conservation activities. The creditable fact remains that this agency has principally been responsible for initiating, and developing wind harvested power mainly known as windmills, and they are popular in countries such as Holland, Spain, Germany. Tamil Nadu took a lead among Indian states and areas really penurious and disadvantaged in power sector were villages Muppandal largely benefited as Muppandal wind farm;Nagercoil,Tuticorin,Coimbatore,Dharapuram,Pollachi,Udumal Pettai, all these wind mills generated wind energy to the tune of 2000 megawatt(MW)Hydro Electric system and Locations in Tamilnadu
There are about 26 hydro electric power stations in Tamil Nadu.
Soure:http//www.globalenergyobservatory.org/geoid/41262.
1. Kadamparai Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Power Plant India is located at Near Malaiyandipattanam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and India, Location coordinates are: Latitude= 10.4104, Longitude= 77.0435. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 400 MWe. It has 4 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1987 and the last in 1988. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
2.Kodayar I Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Kanyakumari
District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 8.5319, Longitude= 77.3125. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 60 MWe. It has 2 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1971 and the last in. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
3. Kundah PH I Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Kundahpallam, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.2861, Longitude= 76.6511. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 60 MWe. It has 5 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1960 and the last in . It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
4. Lower Mettur (LMHEP) Hydro Power Plant India is located at Mettur, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.6425, Longitude= 77.7583. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 120 MWe. It has 4 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1988 and the last in 1989. It is operated by Tamil Nadu SEB.
5. Mettur Dam and Tunnel Hydro Power Plant India is located at Mettur, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.8014, Longitude= 77.8085. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 240 MWe. It has 8 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1937 and the last in 1966. It is operated by Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board.
6. Periyar Hydroelectric Power Project India is located at Theni District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 9.6266, Longitude= 77.1905. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 140 MWe. It has 4 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1958 and the last in 1965. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
7. Lower Mettur I II III IV Hydroelectric Power Plants India is located at Between Mettur and Bhavani, Tamil Nadu, India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.7274, Longitude= 77.7808. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 120 MWe. It has 8 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1988 and the last in 1988. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
8. Bhavani Kattalai Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Tamil Nadu, India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.3842, Longitude= 77.7145. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 30 MWe. It has 2 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1988 and the last in 1988. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
9. Sathanur Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Sathanur, Near Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 12.1833, Longitude= 78.8505. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 7.5 MWe. It has 1 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1999. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
10. Kundah PH II Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Kundahpallam, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.2502, Longitude= 76.6807. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 175 MWe. It has 5 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1960 and the last in 1964. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
11. Kundah PH III Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Piloor Lake, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.2428, Longitude= 76.7696. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 180 MWe. It has 3 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1965 and the last in 1978. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
12. Kundah PH IV Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Pilloor Dam, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.2605, Longitude= 76.806. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 100 MWe. It has 2 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1966 and the last in 1978. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
13. Kundah PH V Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at 33km SW of Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.3044, Longitude= 76.5759. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 40 MWe. It has 2 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1964 and the last in 1989. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
14. Kundah PH VI (Parsons Valley) Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at 17.5 km SW of Ooty, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.3646, Longitude= 76.6045. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 30 MWe. It has 1 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 2000. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
15. Sholayar I Hydroelectric Power House India is located at Tamil Nadu, India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 10.3575, Longitude= 76.879. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 70 MWe. It has 2 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1971 and the last in 1971. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
16. Sholayar II Hydroelectric Power House India is located at Sholayar Reservoirs, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 10.3044, Longitude= 76.7305. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 25 MWe. It has 1 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1971. It is operated by Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board.
17. Kodayar II Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 8.5032, Longitude= 77.3122. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 40 MWe. It has 1 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1971. It is operated by Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board.
18. Sarkarpathy Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Sarkarpathy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 10.4558, Longitude= 76.8302. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 30 MWe. It has 1 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1966. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
19. Aliyar Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Aliyar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 10.4547, Longitude= 77.0078. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 60 MWe. It has 1 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1970. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
20. Moyar Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at 11 km Singara, Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.6137, Longitude= 76.6919. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 36 MWe. It has 3 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1952 and the last in 1953. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
21. Papanasam Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Papanasam, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 8.70654, Longitude= 77.36267. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 28 MWe. It has 4 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1944 and the last in 1951. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
22. Servalar Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Myndanthurai Tiger Reserve, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 8.6895, Longitude= 77.3048. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 20 MWe. It has 1 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1986. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
23. Suruliyar Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at Tiheni District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 9.62, Longitude= 77.2726. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 35 MWe. It has 1 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1978. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO)
24. Pykara (Singara) Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at 11 km S of Moyar, Nilgris District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.5336, Longitude= 76.6011. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 59 MWe. It has 7 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1933 and the last in 1954. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
25. Pykara (Singara) Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at 11 km S of Moyar, Nilgris District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.5336, Longitude= 76.6011. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 59 MWe. It has 7 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 1933 and the last in 1954. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).
26. Pykara (PUSHEP) Ultimate Stage Hydroelectric Power Plant India is located at 11 km S of Moyar, Nilgris District, Tamil Nadu, and India. Location coordinates are: Latitude= 11.5336, Longitude= 76.6011. This infrastructure is of TYPE Hydro Power Plant with a design capacity of 150 MWe. It has 3 unit(s). The first unit was commissioned in 2005 and the last in 2005. It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) Wind Harvesting Energy
Windmills and they are popular in countries such as Holland, Spain, Germany. Tamil Nadu took a lead among Indian states and areas really penurious and disadvantaged in power sector were villages Muppandal largely benefited as Muppandal wind farm;Nagercoil,Tuticorin,Coimbatore,Dharapuram,Pollachi,Udumal Pettai, all these wind mills generated wind energy to the tune of 2000 megawatt(MW)Why the energy crisis in Tamilnadu?
Empathy or Sympathy, these words perhaps seem too much. But the Governments, politicians while in the power, they count the vote bank. Free powers to poverty stricken hamlets, free pump set connections to farmers. All political oriented celebrations sneak away from the public electrical poles and deplete the cash reserves of state-run electricity-distribution system.
There are no buffer stocks of coals. Coal prices vary. And mining mafias intrude the tender system. There is no quality of coal. Imports are being delayed. How deep coal mining will last is not known. Railway transportations are delayed. Numbers of wagons are short. Transport as a sea cargo becomes cost ineffective.Coal theft, corruption spearheads the major issue in Tamilnadu
India does not have natural gases. None of the projects cited above run to the installed capacity. There are ecological legal battles to be won. There is an artificial mass psychosis created among the innocent people. The villagers are made as sacrificial goats. The large quantity of electricity is stolen especially in rural areas, and it goes although unnoticed by few goon politicians.
Te monsoon helps hydro powers, and disturbs the wind harvesting. For hydro, gravity of the water fall,quantum of water is considered most congenial, but not to wind harvesting wind mills. Summer reduces the hydro power. The experts estimate that there is always 30 per cent of loss in production in some way or other. Unless a man becomes clean in heart and mind, he cannot build a nation without misery. The forecasting,planning and political true will all that are necessary for a continuous power supply.
