The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has proposed a new benchmark solar tariff of Rs.4.50 ($0.0673)/kWh with accelerated depreciation and a tariff of Rs.4.41 (~$0.0659)/kWh without accelerated depreciation for FY 2017-18. The commission has invited comments and suggestions on its proposal on or before March 15, 2017. Once comments and suggestions are received and reviewed, the new tariff order will be come into force from April 1, 2017.