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
This report explores the potential of a diverse set of business and implementation models for distributed solarenergy generation in the context of Tamil Nadu. In 2019 Tamil Nadu introduced the Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2019 with a total solar energy target of 9,000 MW by 2023. The solar energy target is divided into two
This note explores the potential of State Government facilitated community solar energy programs 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), (iii) a revision of the existing solar
Job creation and skill development in the solar industry are key priorities in order to meet India’s ambitious renewable energy targets, climate commitments and economic targets. Meeting India’s renewable energy target of 175 gigawatts (GW) by 2022 has the potential to create 1 million full time equivalent (FTE) jobs. Currently, there are five Government supported
The electricity grid is moving towards distributed renewable energy generation (DREG), along with new grid management technologies. To enable this transition, Tamil Nadu will need to introduce changes in policy, bring in new regulations and standards, and create an alternative electricity market design.
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