Cleantech Solar Brings 36 MWp of Open-Access Solar Online in Tamil Nadu
Cleantech Solar has commissioned 36 MWp of open-access solar capacity in Tamil Nadu, according to reports from three outlets — Saur Energy, SolarQuarter and Energetica India Magazine — all published on 25 September 2026. The projects fall under the open-access model, under which power is sold directly to commercial or industrial consumers rather than through the state grid on a tariff basis.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Developer | Cleantech Solar |
| Capacity | 36 MWp |
| Project type | Open-access solar |
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Stage | Commissioned |
Open-Access Solar: What the Model Means
Open-access solar projects allow large electricity consumers — typically industrial or commercial entities — to source power directly from a generator, bypassing the distribution utility for most of their load. Tamil Nadu has been an active market for such arrangements, given the state's large manufacturing base and industrial electricity demand. The 36 MWp commissioned by Cleantech Solar represents capacity now delivering power under that framework, though the specific off-takers have not been identified in available reporting.
Tamil Nadu in the Broader India Solar Pipeline
Projects India tracks 1,306 live solar-based power projects across India, with 21 added to the database in the last 90 days alone. Tamil Nadu does not appear in the top six states by tracked project count in this sub-sector; Maharashtra leads with 187 projects, followed by Karnataka with 186, Telangana with 139, Andhra Pradesh with 93, Gujarat with 84 and Rajasthan with 82. That distribution reflects where utility-scale and large industrial solar activity is most concentrated, though open-access commissioning activity — as seen in Tamil Nadu — occurs across a wider geography.
Of the 1,306 tracked solar projects nationally, 642 are at the under-approvals stage, 217 are under construction, 195 are in planning, 128 have been completed, 46 are on hold and 25 are at an early or announced stage. The large share still in approvals and planning signals a substantial forward pipeline of procurement and construction work across the country. A full overview of tracked power projects is available on the Projects India sector page.
Recent Solar Activity Across India
The Cleantech Solar commissioning in Tamil Nadu sits alongside a range of recently tracked solar developments. Among projects added to the Projects India database, KPI Green Energy has started construction on a solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, valued at Rs 116 crore, while GAIL (India) Limited has projects under approvals in both Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, each valued at Rs 3,800 crore. Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited has begun construction on a solar project at Kadana Dam in Mahisagar, Gujarat. On the manufacturing side, Jupiter International Limited is constructing an integrated solar wafers, cells and modules facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra, valued at Rs 10,900 crore. These entries illustrate the breadth of activity across generation and supply-chain segments of the solar sector.
For context on other recent commissioning activity, Torrent Green Energy recently commissioned 322 MWp of solar capacity in Maharashtra, a separate project tracked on this platform.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The commissioning of 36 MWp in Tamil Nadu by Cleantech Solar signals continued demand for open-access solar infrastructure in southern India. For suppliers of modules, mounting structures, inverters and balance-of-plant equipment, as well as civil and electrical contractors, the broader pipeline data is the more actionable signal. With 642 solar projects nationally still at the under-approvals stage and a further 195 in planning, the volume of projects that will move to procurement and construction in the coming months is substantial. Tamil Nadu, while not among the top six states by current project count in Projects India's database, remains an active commissioning market. Suppliers already active in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — the southern states that do feature prominently in tracked project numbers — are geographically well placed to serve Tamil Nadu opportunities as they materialise. The full list of tracked projects across all stages and states is available on the Projects India platform.
Frequently asked questions
How much solar capacity has Cleantech Solar commissioned in Tamil Nadu?
Cleantech Solar has commissioned 36 MWp of open-access solar capacity in Tamil Nadu, as reported by three outlets on 25 September 2026. No further breakdown of individual project sites or off-takers was available in published reporting.
What is an open-access solar project in India?
An open-access solar project allows large commercial or industrial consumers to purchase power directly from a solar generator, bypassing the state distribution utility for most of their electricity needs, typically under a bilateral power purchase or wheeling arrangement.
How many solar power projects are tracked in India right now?
Projects India tracks 1,306 live solar-based power projects across India, with 21 added in the last 90 days. Of these, 642 are under approvals, 217 are under construction and 195 are in the planning stage.
