Tamil Nadu has a vast resource of “Energy” which has proved to be a boon for the development of the state. The state has a vast reserve of renewable and non renewable energy sources that has helped Tamil Nadu to reach the zenith of success. The Government of Tamil Nadu has taken various steps to bolster the economic and industrial development of the state by using its vast energy resources.
Wind Energy
Wind is one of the most important renewable energy resources that helps in the production and generation of power required by the industries. Tamil Nadu has developed many avenues of harnessing the wind energy. Being in a suitable geographical location, the region is blessed with numerous meteorological stations that helps in finding out the speed and direction of the winds. Once this parameters are known the wind mills start operating to speed up the process of generating power and electricity and thereby boast the industrial development of the state.
Thermal Power
The Thermal and the Nuclear Power Plants of Tamil Nadu help in the generation of electricity of the state. Some of the important Thermal Power Plants of the region are the Kalkappam Nuclear Power Plant, Ennore Power Plant, and Neyveli lignite Power Plant. The electric energy produced from the thermal plants is sufficient to supply electricity to the entire state of Tamil Nadu.
Hydro Energy
Water is an important renewable energy that not only quenches the thirst of people, but also generates electricity to bolster the economic and industrial development of the state. The state of Tamil Nadu has many hydro- electric plants that produces the electric energy at a reasonably low cost.Tamil Nadu is well equipped to produce and harness the energies and use them for further development of the state.
Last Updated on 1/17/2011
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