Event Reports

CAG in collaboration with Solar Advisory Unit - Thiruvarur, organised a stakeholder meeting on the adoption of rooftop solar energy under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana which was held on 24th September 2025 at Hotel Kasi’s Inn, Thiruvarur. The main objective of this meeting was to raise awareness among consumers about solar energy, including subsidy schemes, loan options, and the procedures for installation. The meeting had participants from solar developers, financial institutions, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Company Limited officials, and media representatives.

Rooftop Solar Awareness Workshop,Vaidyanathan Street, Shenoy Nagar.

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) conducted a Rooftop Solar Awareness Workshop at Vaidyanathan Street, Shenoy Nagar on Wednesday , 24 September, from 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM. The workshop was attended  by  approximately 20 participants (all living in independent homes) from Shenoy Nagar. 

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Rooftop Solar PV Awareness Workshop - Mangayarkarasi Magalir Manram

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Mangayrkarasi Magalir Manram organised a rooftop solar PV awareness workshop on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Mangayarkarasi Magalir Manram Hall, Adyar. The event took place from 04:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and was attended by 20 residents from Adyar. 

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Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) organised an event titled ‘Multi-stakeholder Discussion on Rooftop Solar PV Systems in the Retail Market’ on August 14th, 2025. The aim of the event was to make rooftop solar accessible and attractive to a wide range of consumers, with a focus on influencing the retail sector — a critical part of the economy where rooftop solar adoption could have a positive impact. 

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.

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) conducted a Rooftop Solar Awareness Workshop at Assumption Church Community Ground, Paruthipattu, Avadi on Sunday, 29 June, from 8.30 AM to 10.30 AM. The workshop was attended  by  approximately 20 householders (all living in independent homes) from Paruthipattu. 

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Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), organised a rooftop solar awareness workshop at CSI Arul Church, Madhavaram, Chennai. The workshop was held from 9.30 AM to 11.30 AM on  Sunday,13 June. The workshop was attended by 300 people from Madhavaram and surrounding neighbourhoods, with almost all participants residing in individual houses.

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Unit - Madurai, organised an outreach meeting 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. 

This was the first outreach meeting in Madurai district under the project “Accelerating Adoption of Renewable Energy by Improving Stakeholders Participation”.

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), Asar Social Impact Advisors, and Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) organised a stakeholders' coordination meeting on July 25, 2025. The meeting served as a platform to discuss the progress of implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and coordinate efforts among various stakeholders involved in the solar rooftop initiative.

Rooftop Solar Awareness Workshop - Kambar Colony Welfare Association 

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Kambar Colony Residents’ Welfare Association, organised a Rooftop Solar awareness workshop on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Kambar Colony Playground Indoor Stadium, Anna Nagar. The event took place from 06:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and was attended by 40 residents from Kambar Colony. 

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