Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu likely to be lower in 2026
Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu is projected to decline in 2026 compared to the previous year. Despite having a significant installed capacity of nearly 10,000 MW, factors like El Nino may impact generation levels. Experts suggest that the generation could be at least 5% lower than the peak capacity of the state.
- ▪Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu is expected to be lower in 2026 than in 2025.
- ▪The state has an installed capacity of nearly 10,000 MW, making it one of the largest wind energy producers in India.
- ▪Experts indicate that the impact of El Nino could affect wind generation levels this year.
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Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu in 2026 is expected to be lower than that last year. With nearly 10,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity, Tamil Nadu is one of the largest wind energy generators in the country, and the peak wind season in the State sets in May.“The generation was expected to pick up gradually from May 15. However, we need to see the impact of El Nino,” said A.D. Thirumoorthy, advisor to the Indian Wind Power Association. Wind power generation picks up in Tamil NaduAccording to the forecast, the generation at 6 a.m. on Saturday morning was expected to be 200 MW but the actual generation registered was 243 MW.
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