Under the scheme, farmers can install a solar power system and supply excess power to the grid. The scheme will be implemented jointly by Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) and Tangedco. Bidding processTamil Nadu has nearly 9,000 MW installed capacity of wind energy and close to 3,000 MW of solar energy. “The plan is to triple the solar energy capacity. About 1,500 MW of solar energy is expected to be installed through the bidding process.

Source: The Hindu October 19, 2019 19:18 UTC