Chennai, 4th June ,2025: Tata Power through its skill development institute, 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 Mr. Alok Prasad, Head, TPSDI, and Mr. B. Vishnuchandran, I.A.S., Director of Employment and Training, Government of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of Mr. T. Rajashekar, Additional Director, DET, and Mr. J. C. 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.
