TEDA : Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green House Scheme Tamilnadu

Organization : Tamil Nadu Energy Development
Facility : Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green House Scheme

Home Page :https://www.teda.in/
Online Application Forms :https://www.teda.in/

What is Solar Powered Green House Scheme?

Govt of Tamil Nadu has launched Solar powered Green House Scheme. Under this scheme 3 lakh houses will be constructed with solar powered lighting systems over a period of 5 years from 2011-12 to 2015-16 for the benefit of poor in rural areas.

Related / Similar Facility : TEDA Chief Minister’s Solar Rooftop Capital Incentive Scheme

For the year 2011-12, 60,000 Houses have been taken up and solar powers lighting systems are provided at an estimated cost of Rs.180 Cr. Out of 180 Cr the eligible subsidy from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, GOI will be appx Rs.42.6 Cr

The solar lighting system consists of 5 nos CFLs one each in Living room, Bed room, Kitchen, Toilet & Verandah. These CFLs can be operated for 5 hrs a day.

The solar home lighting system is with grid backup and has following innovative features :
** Smart power conditioning unit to charge the battery from grid only in rainy or cloudy days when solar power is insufficient.
** MNRE design of solar system is with 3 day autonomy. ie., even if it is raining for 3 days the system will work as the required energy for 3 days is generated by the panel & stored in the battery. Provision of grid back up avoids requirement of autonomy for more than a day. Hence additional capacity of battery and SPV panel required for more autonomy is reduced, resulting in huge capital saving.
** Direct EB supply to lights in case of failure of Battery/Inverter
** Comprehensive maintenance of the systems by the supplier for 5 years
** Call Centre is established for addressing the grievance of beneficiaries.

Energisation of Street Lights Through Solar Power

Govt of Tamil Nadu has decided to energise 1 lakh street lights in village panchayats through solar power over a period of 5 years upto 2016. For the year 2011-12, 20,000 street lights have been taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 50.5 Cr out of which Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, GOI provides the subsidy of Rs. 8.1Cr.

The street lights are energised through solar power in three categories :
** 18000 existing street lights with 40W incandescent bulbs or tube lights are replaced with 20W LED lights and powered in clusters from centralised Solar Photo Voltaic(SPV) power plants through the existing distribution line of TANGEDCO, with grid backup.
** 1000 new LED based street lights are powered in clusters from centralised SPV power plants.
** LED lights are used as its life is around 50,000 hrs, which is 5-8 times that of CFL and consumes only half of the energy consumed by CFL.

This is first of its kind in the country, as the existing street lights so far powered from grid supply are now being powered with solar energy with provision for grid backup. ie., Battery charges from EB supply only during Cloudy/Rainy days.

The solar street lighting system has following innovative features :
** Remote monitoring unit is provided to monitor the performance of the street lighting systems from anywhere. A daily fault report will be generated & given to the installer for rectification within 48 Hrs. Tampering of Panel, battery & inverter housing is also monitored.
** Automatic ON/OFF control of the lights from 6am to 6 pm
** Automatic dimming of lights to one third during off peak hours. The LED lights glow with full brightness during the peak hours (Evening 6.00pm-10.00pm & Morning 5.00am – 6.00am) and one third of full brightness during remaining period. This reduces the capacity of SPV panel, Battery and other accessories resulting in huge reduction in investment, while going for large scale implementation.
** Smart power conditioning unit to charge the battery from grid only in only during rainy or cloudy days when solar power is insufficient.
** MNRE design of solar system is with 3 day autonomy. ie., even if it is raining for 3 days the system will work as the required energy for 3 days is generated by the panel & stored in the battery. Provision of grid back up avoids requirement of autonomy for more than a day. Hence additional capacity of battery and SPV panel required for more autonomy is reduced, resulting in huge capital saving.
** Direct EB supply to lights in case of failure of Battery/Inverter
** Comprehensive maintenance of the systems by the supplier for 5 years

FAQ On TEDA Solar Powered Green House Scheme

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the TEDA Solar Powered Green House Scheme:

Who is eligible for the scheme?
The scheme is open to all farmers in Tamil Nadu who own land and have a greenhouse.

What are the benefits of the scheme?
The scheme provides a subsidy of Rs. 20,000 per kilowatt for the installation of a solar-powered greenhouse. This can help farmers to save on their electricity bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

How do I apply for the scheme?
To apply for the scheme, farmers must submit an application form to the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA). The application form can be downloaded from the TEDA website.

What is the process for installation of the solar system?
Once the application is approved, TEDA will empanel a solar installer to install the solar system. The installer will visit the farmer’s land and assess the requirements. The solar system will then be installed and commissioned.

What is the maintenance of the solar system?
The solar system is covered by a warranty of 5 years. The farmer is responsible for the maintenance of the solar system after the warranty period.