Tamil Nadu Summer Power Purchase 2027: Electricity Rates Fixed from January to June

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has opened a tender to purchase electricity under short-term contracts to meet the state`s expected power demand during the summer season in 2027. The proposed procurement period will run from January to June 2027.

According to Electricity Minister CTR Nirmalkumar, bids received for electricity purchase range from ₹9.50 to ₹13 per unit. The Electricity Board has decided to purchase power at the lowest quoted rates for each month.

Month-Wise Electricity Purchase Rates in Tamil Nadu

The proposed minimum rates for purchasing electricity from January to June 2027 are:

As per the minister`s statement, the monthly procurement will be based on the lowest available bids. The rates vary depending on the month, with February recording the lowest quoted price of ₹9.50 per unit.

Long-Term Power Purchase Tender Also Planned

The minister also stated that the Electricity Board plans to invite tenders soon for long-term electricity purchase agreements. This will be the first such procurement initiative since 2014, according to the statement.

The short-term tender is intended to help meet Tamil Nadu`s electricity requirements during the upcoming summer months, when power demand is expected to increase.