Chennai, April 21 (TIWN) The Tamil Nadu Energy Development Authority (TNEDA) will install solar panels on rooftops of government office buildings in a bid to generate 10 MW of power.

It has already submitted a proposal to the government to bring up a common policy of installing solar panels on the roof of government buildings.  The authority in its proposal to the government has mentioned that due to lack of funds some government departments are reluctant to install solar panels on their rooftops and has recommended the government provide funds to the departments that lack funds. 

A senior official of the TEDA while speaking to IANS said: "The excess power generated can be uplinked to the common power grid and subsidies can be availed this being solar power. What is required is a proper planning and coordination between various departments and officials and a political decision."  Tamil Nadu power minister Senthil Balaji while speaking to IANS said: "The government is for promotion of solar energy and other renewable energy sources. The power department is conducting a detailed study and due diligence on the proposals regarding generation of power and the linking of excess power in the common grid. We are taking into account all the inputs we have received and a policy decision will be taken on the same in the days to come."