Role & responsibilities

About the Role

Daystar Solar is looking for an experienced and confident Solar Liaison Executive to manage coordination and follow-up with Government departments, electrical authorities and other statutory agencies for our solar projects.

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong negotiation and follow-up abilities, and hands-on experience in solar project approvals, net metering, and government liaison activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate with TANGEDCO/TNPDCL Offices and relevant government authorities for solar project approvals.
- Handle and follow up on net-metering applications, feasibility approvals, inspections, meter installation, and commissioning.
- Coordinate with electrical inspectors/CEIG and other statutory authorities wherever applicable.
- Visit TANGEDCO and government offices for application submission, follow-up, inspections, and approvals.
- Coordinate with customers, project engineers, installation teams, and management to ensure timely completion of approval processes.
- Prepare, submit, and track required documents, applications, drawings, test reports, and certificates.
- Maintain project-wise trackers for applications, approvals, inspections, and meter installations.
- Identify approval-related issues and coordinate with the concerned authorities for resolution.
- Provide regular updates to the management on the status of pending approvals and project milestones.
- Maintain professional relationships with TANGEDCO officials, government personnel, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure all documentation and liaison activities are completed accurately and within the required timelines.

Required Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.




- Confident in dealing with government officials and TANGEDCO personnel.
- Excellent follow-up and coordination skills.
- Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, email, and online application processes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Willingness to travel within Chennai/outside districts/states for office visits, inspections, and project-related work.
- Skilled, proactive, and presentable personality.

Experience & Qualification

- Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering or any relevant discipline is preferred.
- Minimum 6 months 1 year of relevant experience in Solar EPC, renewable energy, electrical projects, TANGEDCO liaison, government liaison, or statutory approvals.
- Experience in solar rooftop/net-metering processes will be highly preferred.
- Experience dealing with TANGEDCO/TNPDCL or other electricity-board authorities will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

- Timely completion of solar project approvals
- Net-metering application and approval turnaround
- Meter installation and commissioning coordination
- Effective TANGEDCO/government follow-up
- Accuracy of documentation
- Reduction of approval-related project delays
- Timely reporting and project-status updates

Preferred candidate profile

We are looking for someone who is:

- Confident and excellent in communication & negotiation skill
- Proactive and persistent with follow-ups
- Comfortable interacting with government officials
- Strong in maintaining professional relationships
- Responsible for completing tasks independently
- Good at documentation and maintaining records
- Willing to travel locally when required
- Interested in building a long-term career in the solar industry

📌 Solar Liaison Executive (Chennai)
🏢 DAY STAR SOLAR
📍 Chennai