u/barathmatrix07

China is deploying technologies such as Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs), sodium-ion batteries, compressed air energy storage, and pumped hydro to address the solar "duck curve" and improve grid stability.

Tamil Nadu is also rapidly expanding solar and faces similar challenges with managing peak demand after sunset. So why don't we hear much about large-scale deployment of these storage technologies by TNEB/TANGEDCO or the Tamil Nadu government?

• Are these options being evaluated already?
• Does Tamil Nadu have energy storage roadmaps or pilot programs?
• Which universities, think tanks, or experts are advising the government on this?
• Which Tamil Nadu companies are working on VRFB, sodium-ion, compressed air, or pumped hydro projects?
• What is stopping faster adoption: cost, policy, regulations, financing, or awareness?

I'd especially like to understand how these technologies compare for Tamil Nadu's specific needs and whether policymakers are learning from China's experience.

From what I've read, they're currently paid around ₹21,000/month, are working on contract appointments, and are asking for:

• Better benefits (maternity leave, medical leave, promotions)
• Payment of pending incentives
• Equal pay for equal work
• Salary increase to about ₹45,000/month
• Permanent government employment

However, I'm not convinced that all contract positions should automatically become permanent government jobs. Regularizing nearly 5,000 workers and significantly increasing salaries creates a large long-term cost for taxpayers.

Am I being unfair here? What's the right balance between treating healthcare workers fairly and keeping government spending sustainable? How do these salaries compare to other nurses and government healthcare staff in Tamil Nadu?