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With more solar power developers line up to set up their projects in the state, Tamil Nadu Elec­tricity Regulatory Com­mission (TNERC) issued a consultative paper on comprehensive tariff order on solar power proposing tariffs ranging from Rs8.34 per unit to Rs 5.78 per unit across categories. The consultative paper has proposed a separate tariff structure for solar thermal projects, solar photovoltaic (SPV) and kilowatt scale rooftop solar power projects for the control period of one year from date of issue of order. The commission has invited comments and suggestions before August 31 from stakeholders on the paper. The commission came out with a proposed tariff structure to provide guidance to those opting for solar power in line with the TN Solar power policy 2012 which envisages setting up of 3000-megawatt (MW) solar plants by 2015.