Briefing Note: Financial Attractiveness of Rooftop Solar Energy for Domestic Consumers in Tamil Nadu.

Briefing Note: Financial Attractiveness of Rooftop Solar Energy for Domestic Consumers in Tamil Nadu.

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

Auroville Smart Mini-Grid | Phase 2

Auroville Smart Mini-Grid | Phase 2

The second phase of the Auroville Smart Mini Grid is also complete. Driven and conceived by Auroville Consulting it compromises 108 kW of distributed rooftop solar energy systems.  The solar PV systems reduces Auroville’s electricity consumption from the TANGEDCO grid by an average of 1,57,680 kWh per year and reduces it’s dependency on TANGEDCO. This is another

Levelised Cost of BtM Storage in India 2021 – A Status Report

Levelised Cost of BtM Storage in India 2021 – A Status Report

This status report aims to present a snapshot of the current cost of energy storage in India for behind-the-meter (BtM) applications.

Communication and Awareness Building for Consumer Category Solar Energy in Tamil Nadu

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

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

Auroville Smart Mini-Grid | Phase 1

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