CHENNAI: The Madras high court on Friday directed the government to make instillation of solar power structures mandatory whenever any approval for a multi-storey building is granted."Government shall make the installation of Solar Photo Voltaic Panels (SPVP) as mandatory condition, so that the solar power can be generated which will ease the job of the Tangedco," Justice N Kirubakaran said.The court passed the interim direction on a plea moved by Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association alleging that Tangedco was backing down from producing wind energy deliberately.When the plea came up for hearing, Vikram Kapur, chairman, Tangedco, and Md Nazimuddin, energy secretary, appeared before the court as directed to explain the prevailing power situation in the state.Satisfied with their submission that there was no power crisis in the state as apprehended, the court dispensed with their further appearance.Earlier, counsel for the petitioner submitted that thousands of applications submitted by individuals who have installed solar panels for net metering were pending with Tangedco. To this, the additional advocate general said that he would get due instructions from authorities concerned. He further submitted that rules are already framed regarding the generation of solar power in multi-storied buildings and that the central government is giving subsidy for purchase of solar panels.Noting that in that event, many people will voluntarily come forward to install the solar power generators in their houses, the judge said the government should take earnest steps to see that the scheme and its benefits is advertised to encourage people opt for solar .This apart, it was pointed out by the petitioner that due to non-commissioning of 400 KV Thappakunda sub station project in Theni District which was initiated in 2013, about 48lakh units of wind energy was being wasted every day.Recording the submission, the court observed that the government should come out to encourage wind energy generation as well as solar power generations as it is eco-friendly, and posted the plea to October 25 for further hearing.