Tamil Nadu is one of the most industrialised states in India and accounted for 9.47% of India’s GDP in FY 2020-21. Tamil Nadu aspires to be a leading export state in India at a time when more countries are proposing Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM includes the introduction of a carbon price on certain
This note explores the potential of a State Government facilitated community solar energy program or rooftop solar program for domestic consumers as a mitigation strategy for a rationalization of electricity tariffs. The combination of (i) phasing out electricity subsidy for all domestic consumers, (ii) a tariff rationalization for the domestic electricity category (I-A), and (iii)
The Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2019, set an overall solar energy target of 9,000 MW. 40 percent of this target, or 3,600 MW, is meant to be met from the consumer category (behind-the-meter) or rooftop solar segment. As of 31st March 2021, a cumulative rooftop solar capacity of 325 MW has been recorded in
Electricity consumption is one of the most telling indicators to assess a nation’s economic development. A financially robust and vibrant electricity sector is pivotal for economic growth and is considered vital for a nation’s overall development. Tamil Nadu is one of the states with free electricity for agriculture and electricity tariffs for several other consumer
This report presents a detailed evidenced-based analysis of a selected substation in Erode District, Tamil Nadu, and explores the technical and commercial impacts of different solar PV penetration levels on the distribution network. The main objective of this report is to assess the benefits and challenges of integrating high levels of distributed solar generation at
This note explores the strategic communication tools that are required to meet Tamil Nadu’s Consumer Category solar energy target. According to the Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2019, TEDA is a key agency for the promotion of solar energy in the State. There are myriad available communication channels today. Making informed, strategic choices in relation
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