Tamil NaduThursday, 8 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board tenders 4,500 MW power purchase for October 12-31, 2026
Tamil Nadu has floated a tender to buy 4,500 MW from the power market between 12 and 31 October 2026 to meet peak demand and avoid outages.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board invited a tender to procure 4,500 MW of power from the open market for the period 12 October to 31 October 2026, as the State prepared for a projected peak demand of 23,314 MW in 2026-27.
Key specifics
- The tender covers 4,500 MW of electricity purchase from the open market.
- Power will be procured from 12 October to 31 October 2026.
- Of the total, 3,000 MW is planned for peak hours from 6 pm to 12 midnight.
- Another 1,500 MW is planned for the period from 12 midnight to 2 am.
- The Centre’s estimate places Tamil Nadu’s 2026-27 peak demand at 23,314 MW.
Exam lens
Energy and economy, open-market power purchase, 4,500 MW, 3,000 MW peak-hour supply, 23,314 MW projected demand — TNPSC may ask demand figures, time slots and reasons for short-term procurement.