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Tamil Nadu Power Discom invites short‑term electricity bids through January 2027
The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation has opened a tender for short‑term power procurement covering November 2026 to January 2027.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Anticipating a power shortfall, the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has invited bids from traders and generators for short‑term electricity purchases from November 2026 through January 2027, the outlet reported.
The tender outlines nine procurement arrangements, including round‑the‑clock (RTC) supply and two six‑hour peak‑hour blocks. For November, TNPDCL seeks 600 MW of RTC power plus 400 MW each for the midnight‑6 am and 6 pm‑midnight periods. December’s demand drops to 300 MW RTC and 200 MW for each peak block, while January calls for 1,200 MW RTC and 800 MW for each six‑hour slot. Minimum bid size is set at 20 MW, and peak‑hour offers must be at least 60 % of the RTC volume.
A TNPDCL official told the New Indian Express that the advance procurement aims to avoid buying power at higher rates during the expected shortage.
Key facts
- TNPDCL invited short‑term power bids for Nov 2026‑Jan 2027 (newindianexpress.com)
- November demand: 600 MW RTC, 400 MW each for two peak periods (newindianexpress.com)
- Minimum bid quantity is 20 MW per source (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “TN invites bids for short-term power buy till January 2027”
