Comprehensive tariff order on solar power
The Government of Tamil Nadu has launched the Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2012 to promote solar energy. It has been envisioned to add about 3000 MW by the year 2015 under the Policy. The Electricity Act, 2003, mandates the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions to promote generation of electricity from renewable sources of energy. In accordance with the provision of the Electricity Act 2003 and the Electricity Policies issued by Government of India (GoI), the Commission issues this “Comprehensive tariff order on solar power” for purchase of solar power by distribution licensee from the solar power generators and to deal with other related issues.