TVS Tirunelveli Wind Farm is a 14.4 MW wind power plant in India, operated by TVS Energy Limited. Commissioned in 2010, it contributes to the country's renewable energy portfolio. Ranked #76 of 111 wind plants in India, this facility's 14.4 MW represents 0.23% 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 Tirunelveli 104.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include NuPower Tirunelveli Wind Farm (150 MW, Wind), Shezhilanallur (100 MW, Solar), and KODAYAR-I&II (100 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in Tamil Nadu, approximately 650 km southwest of Chennai.
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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