Madras High Court overturns solar power levy
The Madras High Court has struck down additional network charges imposed on rooftop solar power used for captive consumption. This ruling is expected to ease costs for industrial consumers and boost solar energy adoption in Tamil Nadu. The case involved 22 petitions, including one from the South India Spinners Association, challenging charges levied by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco), now Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL). The court ruled that these additional…