~20 GW
Installed capacity for renewable energy
Tamil Nadu stands as a frontrunner in the Renewable Energy sector within the nation, boasting a cumulative installed capacity of 19.6 GW. This remarkable capacity accounts for nearly 12% of the total renewable power generation in India.
Installed capacity for renewable energy
In terms of Wind Energy Output, globally
In the fiscal year 2017-18, the state successfully generated approximately 13,000 million units of wind energy.
Tamil Nadu benefits from four significant wind-prone passes, leveraging the tunnelling effect during the Southwest monsoon.
The Tamil Nadu Government is in active collaboration with NOVOD to actively promote the use of Biofuels.