Promoting Uptake of rooftop Solar In Chennai: Connecting Consumers, Financial Institutions, and Solar Installers

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), Asar Social Impact Advisors (Asar) and Poovulagin Nanbargal, organised a workshop on June 21, 2025 at Hotel Hablis, Chennai, for representatives of financial institutions, solar energy developers and consumers. The workshop was conducted as part of the project on Tamil Nadu Leadership in Energy Transition, with CAG, Asar and  Poovulagin Nanbargal working collaboratively. The objective of the workshop was to create a platform for consumers to connect directly with solar installers and financial institutions, enhancing consumers’ understanding of rooftop solar PV systems. The workshop with a total of around 90 participants also had representatives from Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) and Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Company Limited (TNPDCL).