Tamil Nadu has been one of India’s front-runners in solar power. High solar irradiation, early policy focus, and big utility-scale projects have made the state a model for solar inception and growth.
Sun and policy: a strong start
The state gets some of the best solar irradiation in the country, with long sunny hours ideal for both rooftop and ground-mounted plants. Tamil Nadu’s solar policy and the growth of the Kamuthi solar park — once among the world’s largest single-location solar plants — put the state on the global solar map.
Rooftop and open access
Alongside large projects, Tamil Nadu pushed rooftop solar and open access for commercial and industrial consumers. Net metering and group net metering helped homes and businesses adopt solar and reduce grid dependency. Today, the state remains among the top in India for installed solar capacity and continues to attract new projects and investment.
For anyone looking at solar in Tamil Nadu, the combination of strong sunshine and a mature market makes it an ideal place to go solar.