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What are the renewable sources of power in Tamil Nadu?
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Solution
Renewable sources of power in Tamil Nadu:
- Tamil Nadu is at the fore front of all other Indian States in installed capacity.
- Muppandal wind farm is a renewable energy source, supplying the villagers with electricity for work.
- Wind farms were built in Nagercoil and Tuticorin apart from already existing ones around Coimbatore, Pollachi, Dharapuram, and Udumalaipettai.
- Wind energy contributes 2% of the total power output of India.
- Tamil Nadu tops in solar power generation in India.
- There are about 20 hydroelectric units in Tamil Nadu.
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