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प्रश्न
Explain the various sources of energy in Tamil Nadu.
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उत्तर
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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