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Highlights

  • How much power can your roof generate? Estimating rooftop solar potential using NREL’s PVWatts calculator
  • Tamil Nadu: Mobile teams to resolve power cut issues in rural areas
  • Energy and efficiency: On India and greater energy efficiency
    mandates
  • Global Solar Council marks 10 years of PV progress
  • Consumer Focus - Ombudsman Case

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Higher uptake of rooftop solar energy – Can media play a role? | Media Capacity Workshop

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Media Capacity Workshop - Report

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in association with Poovulagin Nanbargal and Asar Social Impact Advisors organised a media capacity workshop at the Raintree Hotel, Alwarpet on 15th May 2025. The workshop saw the participation of 30 media representatives, including reporters and radio representatives from various media houses in Chennai. The participants were provided with IEC materials. 

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Cyclist safety- Avoid blind spots

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 Avoid blind spots: these are areas around larger vehicles that cannot be seen by the driver while they are at the wheel. Make sure you do not ride alongside large vehicles such as trucks and buses. You may vanish into their blind spot, which can lead to accidents. 

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- Better world by 2030

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The #SustainableDevelopmentGoals (SDGs) are 17 global goals set by the @UN to build a better world by 2030. Each goal has specific targets to tackle issues like poverty, health, education & #ClimateChange. Follow this space to learn more! #KnowYourSDGs #Act4SDGs 

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Cyber crime prevention- Sim swapping, money mules

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Think you're safe online? Think again. Cybercriminals use tactics like SIM swapping and recruiting unsuspecting individuals as money mules to commit fraud. Stay informed. Stay alert. Don’t become a victim. #CyberCrimePrevention #SIMSwapping #MoneyMules #StaySafeOnline #CyberAware

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Emergency trauma care- Road accidents

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Learn the ABCs of first aid to act fast in a road crash emergency. Your response in those first moments could save a life. ⏱️ Awareness is the first step to action. Take a first aid course today and be ready to make a real difference when it counts. What you can do:

1. Manage Bleeding: Address visible bleeding promptly. 

2. Support Limbs: Immobilise injured limbs to prevent further harm.

3. Provide Comfort: Offer reassurance and keep victims calm. 

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Tamil Nadu's solar energy policy and regulations: A consumer’s guide

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"Tamil Nadu's Solar Energy Policy and Regulations: A Consumer’s Guide" provides a clear and accessible overview of the state’s key solar policies and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on the Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2019 and the 2021 Grid Interactive Solar PV Energy Generating Systems Regulations. The guide explains grid integration mechanisms such as Net Metering, Net Billing (Feed-in), and Gross Metering, outlining their eligibility criteria, capacity limits, billing methods, and available incentives.

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