Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu likely to be lower in 2026

Wind vitality era in Tamil Nadu in 2026 is anticipated to be decrease than that final yr. With almost 10,000 MW of put in wind vitality capability, Tamil Nadu is without doubt one of the largest wind vitality turbines within the nation, and the height wind season within the State units in Could.

“The era was anticipated to select up regularly from Could 15. Nonetheless, we have to see the influence of El Nino,” mentioned A.D. Thirumoorthy, advisor to the Indian Wind Energy Affiliation.

In accordance with the forecast, the era at 6 a.m. on Saturday morning was anticipated to be 200 MW however the precise era registered was 243 MW. The era is more likely to be between 1,350 MW and a pair of,250 MW from Sunday night and better from Could 19.

The era may be at the least 5% decrease than the height that the State can generate, added N. Pradeep, former president of the Tamil Nadu Electrical energy Shoppers’ Affiliation. The State’s era and evacuation of wind vitality was excessive final yr. Given the climate forecast and wind vitality era forecast, nonetheless, the era is more likely to be decrease than that final yr, he added.

In accordance with Mr. Thirumoorthy, although put in wind vitality capability didn’t improve a lot in 2025-2026, it might go up within the present yr.