TVS Kunnur Wind Farm is a 9.35 MW wind power plant in India, operated by TVS Energy Limited. Ranked #90 of 111 wind plants in India, it represents 0.15% 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 TVS Kunnur 160 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PERIYAR (161 MW, Hydro), Theni-Dundugul (50 MW, Solar), and Moolippatti (40 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Tamil Nadu, approximately 30 km from Madurai.
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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