Auroville Consulting

In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global conversations, individuals and businesses alike are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. One of the most impactful solutions gaining popularity is rooftop solar energy. Harnessing the power of the sun to generate electricity not only provides an eco-friendly alternative to conventional energy sources but also offers a range of environmental benefits that extend far beyond the immediate consumer. Rooftop solar, allows individuals and businesses to transform their rooftops into mini power plants. By capturing sunlight and converting it into electricity, these systems offer a clean and renewable energy source that significantly mitigates reliance on fossil fuels. The environmental advantages of rooftop solar are numerous, making it a crucial component in the global effort to combat climate change. The benefits include: Reducing Carbon Footprint Energy Independenc...

A Briefing Note   Requiring electricity utilities to  disclose and report their CO2 emissions  is imperative for achieving Tamil Nadu’s  net zero emission targets . Transparent reporting catalyses informed decision-making among consumers, policymakers, and investors. Policymakers, armed with accurate information about emission sources, volume, and intensities, can formulate targeted regulations and incentives to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Establishing emission reduction targets for electricity utilities is pivotal in mitigating climate change. These targets provide a clear roadmap for a transition towards a net zero emission future. Rigorous targets propel utilities to prioritize renewable energy integration, thereby driving systemic change. The purpose of this note is to introduce CO2 emission tracking for  TANGEDCO,  currently, the only electricity distribution licensee operating in Tamil Nadu. The information in this report relies ...

A Briefing Note Tamil Nadu is making significant strides towards a sustainable energy future, supported by announcements of adding 20 GW of solar energy capacity. The state's policy and regulatory frameworks, including the Tamil Nadu Solar Policy and the Generic Tariff Order , are driving the adoption of grid-interactive distributed solar energy. In the Generic Tariff Order, net feed-in tariffs were revised, and network charges were introduced for gross generation from installed solar PV systems. Additionally, electricity tariffs were revised for all consumers in Tamil Nadu as of 1 st July 2023 which also included a revision of network charges applied on gross generation of solar energy. This prompted the query about the current financial attractiveness of rooftop solar systems for C&I consumers in Tamil Nadu. This report focuses on determining the ‘financial attractiveness’ of rooftop solar for C&I consumers under the High-Tension (HT) category in Tamil Nadu. In the repo...

Tamil Nadu's vision of achieving 20 GW of solar energy capacity by 2030 is driving a transition to renewable energy. In line with this, we did a detailed analysis of the financial attractiveness of rooftop PV solar systems for domestic consumers in Tamil nadu. We found that both net feed-in and net metering mechanisms offer financially attractive payback periods for various combinations of monthly consumption and solar PV capacities. Net metering, in most financial attractive cases, gives a faster payback. However the net feed-in mechanism offers better payback with removal of network charges. We define a 'financially attractive' system as one with a simple payback period of less than or equal to 5 years. In our analysis, we've identified nine combinations that meet this criteria under both net feed-in and net metering mechanism. Network charges affect significantly in payback period. Removing these charges improves payback periods, especially under the net feed-in me...