The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has a target of 9 GW in solar capacity by 2023. The pledge, announced by The ‘Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy, states that 40% of the capacity will be earmarked for consumer systems, which will be exempt from its electricity tax over the next two years. The state may also offer additional incentives to farmers to spur greater take-up of solar technology in the agricultural sector, in addition to widening the promotion of cell, inverter and battery manufacturing.
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has a target of 9 GW in solar capacity by 2023. The pledge, announced by the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency, states that 40% of the capacity will be earmarked for consumer systems, which will be exempt from its electricity tax over the next two years. The state may also offer additional incentives to farmers to spur greater take-up of solar technology in the agricultural sector, in addition to widening the promotion of cell, inverter and battery manufacturing.