Tamil Nadu government has proposed to set up solar powered parks to generate 1000 mw in the next five years. The Parks will be set up with public-private participation.

Industries minister P Thangamani told the state assembly that 1000 crore rupees will be invested initally in southern parts of the state in over 500 acres to produce 100 mw. He recalled that Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had mentioned in her 'vision 2023' document the intention to produce 11000 mw of solar power in the next 11 years.