Tata Power, through its skill development arm, Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), has partnered with the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), Government of Tamil Nadu, to establish Solar Skill Centres of Excellence (SCOEs) across the state.
The partnership, marked by the signing of an MoU, will lead to the establishment of SCOEs at four Government ITIs in Pettai, Thoothukudi, Sattur, and Virudhunagar.
These centres will provide training in solar energy and related fields such as wind and green hydrogen.
The partnership aims to equip youth with relevant skills for employment in the renewable energy sector and help attain sustainability in the power sector.
As a part of this collaboration, TPSDI will lead content development, training delivery, and assessments, while DET will support with infrastructure and outreach through its ITI network.
The MoU was signed by Alok Prasad, Head, TPSDI, and Vishnuchandran, Director of Employment and Training, Government of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of Rajashekar, Additional Director, DET and Mistry, Advisor, Tata Power.
The collaboration reflects a joint commitment to skill development and supports Tamil Nadu’s broader renewable energy goals. Additional centres may be added in the future based on DET’s identification of new locations.
Vishnuchandran said, “This partnership marks a transformative step towards strengthening the vocational training ecosystem and the renewable energy talent pool in Tamil Nadu.
By integrating industry-relevant training into the ITI ecosystem, we aim to empower our youth with future-ready skills that align with the state’s vision of becoming a frontrunner in green energy and employment initiatives.”
“Through TPSDI, we are at the forefront of building a skilled green workforce to be aligned with India’s clean energy and skilling goals. Building on our partnership with the Government of Tamil Nadu, we aim to expand similar collaborations across the country to accelerate inclusive growth and support the nation’s renewable energy transition,” said Himal Tewari, CHRO, Chief – Sustainability & CSR, Tata Power.
Since its inception, TPSDI has trained over 3.5 lakh individuals across various domains like Green Energy ( Solar energy, wind, green hydrogen, pumped hydro storage), Transmission & Distribution, Generation and Safety domains that are aligned with emerging industry needs.
Recently, the Institute was also accredited as a Dual Awarding Body (AB-Dual) under NCVET, enabling it to assess, certify, and award qualifications to its learners independently.
