Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC), Tamil Nadu-based public sector power producer, is planning to raise its generating capacity during FY14.
The company intends to add 2,000 MW capacity to its existing 2,740 MW capacity with an investment of Rs 2,940 crore.
The company expects to come up with 500 MW of lignite-based thermal power station (TPS)-II expansion project; 1,000 MW of Neyveli New Thermal Power Station, which is a replacement of the existing thermal station-I of 600 MW capacity; 1,000 MW of coal-based power project at Tuticorin; 51 MW wind power project; and 10 MW solar power project. The total generating capacity will increase to 4,701 MW from the current 2,740 MW, a net addition of 1961 MW.
Besides, it is planning to consider power projects of 6,495 MW capacity during the 12/13 Five Year Plan period.