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Question
Explain the various sources of energy in Tamil Nadu.
Solution
Tamil Nadu tops in power generation among the southern states. Tamil Nadu is at the forefront of all other Indian states in installed capacity.
Muppandal wind farm is a renewable energy source, Supplying the villagers with electricity for work.
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Nuclear energy: The Kalpakkam and the Koddankulam Nuclear Power Plants are the major nuclear energy plants for the energy grid.
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Thermal power: In Tamil Nadu, the share of thermal power in total energy sources is very high and the thermal power plants are at Athippattu, Ennore, Mettur, Neyveli, and Thoothukudi.
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Hydel energy: There are about 20 hydro electric units in Tamil Nadu. The prominent units are Hundah, Mettur, Periyar, Maravakandy, Parson valley, etc.
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Solar energy: Tamil Nadu tops in solar power generation in India. Southern Tamil Nadu is considered one of the most suitable regions in the country for developing solar power projects.
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Wind energy: Tamil Nadu has the highest installed wind energy capacity in India.
The state has a very high-quality offshore wind energy potential of the Tirunelveli coast and Southern Thoothukudi and Rameswaram coast.
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