Established in 1984, the agency's task is promoting and increasing the New and Renewable energy sources in this state.

[1] This government undertaking is also the Nodal agency for Renewable energy related interests in this state.

[3] TEDA was established as a society under the Societies Registration Act in 1984 with the objective of promoting renewable energy in all its aspects like Identification, Trapping, Research and Development and conservation.

[citation needed] The Government of Tamil Nadu is giving emphasis on the development of renewable energy through this agency by implementation of various schemes like providing technical expertise, financial assistance to individuals, non-profit organisations etc.

It is very necessary to get registered in order to be a system integrator in Tamil Nadu.