LTML Wind Energy Project in Tamil Nadu is a 9.7 MW wind power plant in India, operated by Loyal Textile Mills Limited. It contributes to the renewable energy mix in the region. Ranked #89 of 111 wind plants in India, this facility's capacity represents 0.16% of India's total wind capacity of 6,211 MW. The largest wind plant in India is Muppandal Wind Farm at 1,500 MW, making LTML Wind Energy Project 154.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include NuPower Tirunelveli Wind Farm (150 MW, Wind), Shezhilanallur (100 MW, Solar), and Sattur (50 MW, Solar). The plant is located in Tamil Nadu, approximately 60 km from the city of Tirunelveli.
India, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
India- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.
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