Where can we get details regarding solar power?
Contact the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Board which functions under Tamil Nadu Energy Department.
For additional information, visit the web site: www.teda.in
What about other districts?
Contact the rural
development office working under the district collector’s office.
Or, contact Tamil Nadu Energy Development Board in Chennai at 044-28224830, 28236592, 28222973
Is it OK to contact private companies regarding solar energy systems?
The public can visit the
private companies selling solar energy equipment.
If addresses of private companies are not available, contact the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Board and learn more about solar energy.
Is there any government subsidy for installing solar power system?
30% central government subsidy is available for installing solar panels. This can be got from the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Board.
What is Tamil Nadu Governments Roof-tile Solar Plan system?
This system introduced by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, involves installation of 1 kW solar power generation system and this would be linked to the TNEB power system. This scheme has 30% subsidy from Central government and an additional 20% subsidy from the Tamil Nadu Statate Government.
What is net meter 2 way calculation?
Wherever solar power system is installed, net meters facilitating 2-way power consumption data will be installed. This will record the energy consumed from the normal electric power connection and the solar power connection separately at the same time.
Who are eligible?
Houses & commercial establishments are eligible. Permission will be given by the State government to install solar power only up to a capacity 1 kW. Others can install any capacity with the subsidy from the central government.