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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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
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
Distributed Renewable Energy Generation (DREG) in Tamil Nadu
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.
Making Sense of KUSUM
An in-depth analysis of the Governments KUSUM scheme aimed at benefiting the farmers of India