Rooftop Solar Awareness Workshop - Surinova
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Surinova, organised a Rooftop Solar awareness workshop on Thursday , October 30, 2025, at the Surinova office, Ekkatuthangal, Chennai The event took place from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and was attended by employees of Surinova
Workshop Overview
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), Asar and Poovulagin Nanbargal organised a rooftop solar awareness workshop at Ayanavaram, Chennai. The event took place on Sunday, 31 August, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Around 30 participants from Ayanavaram and nearby areas attended the session, with most of them being independent home owners.
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Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Units of Salem, Madurai and Dindigul, organised outreach meetings on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, with each unit comprising a solar expert and a coordinator. The aim is to guide consumers with reliable information on solar system-related enquiries.
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Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Units of Salem, Madurai, Thiruvarur and Dindigul organised outreach meetings on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, comprising a solar expert and a coordinator with the aim of guiding consumers on solar system-related enquiries. The Solar Advisory Units are currently functioning in Madurai, Salem, Dindigul and Thiruvarur districts.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Units of Salem, Madurai, Thiruvarur and Dindigul organised outreach meetings on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, with each unit comprising a solar expert and a coordinator. The aim is to guide consumers with reliable information on solar system-related enquiries.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Units of Madurai, Dindigul, Salem and Thiruvarur organised outreach meetings on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, comprising a solar expert and a coordinator, aimed at guiding consumers on solar system-related enquiries.
