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
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Communication and Awareness Building for Consumer Category Solar Energy in Tamil Nadu
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
Implementation Models for Distributed Solar in Tamil Nadu
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
Making Tariff Rationalization For Domestic Consumer A Winning Proposition for All Stakeholders
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
Auroville Smart Mini-Grid | Phase 1
The first phase of the Auroville Smart Mini Grid project is now complete. The project was conceived and driven by Auroville Consulting and includes 122 kW of distributed rooftop solar energy systems. The solar PV systems are expected to reduce Auroville’s electricity consumption from the TANGEDCO grid by an average of 1,65,416 kWh per year. In
Solar Skill Development & Capacity Building in Tamil Nadu
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