Question
Download Solution PDFThe largest wind farm cluster of India is located in ______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Tamil Nadu.
Key Points
- The largest wind energy cluster is found in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district.
- Muppandal Wind Farm is the name given to it.
- With a 1500 MW capacity, it is the third-largest operating onshore wind farm in the world.
- Wind parks, wind power plants, and wind power stations are other names for wind farms.
- The wind is a low-cost, dependable, and clean energy source that can be used to create power.
Additional Information
- Important wind farms are also located in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Lakshadweep.
- Wind energy is used by windmills.
- In steep areas, open meadows, or coastal areas, wind farms are erected. India is the fifth-largest country in the world after Germany, Denmark, the USA, Spain, and the UK.
- The largest cluster of wind farms in India is located in Tamil Nadu, between Nagercoil and Madurai. Additionally, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Kerala. Maharashtra and Lakshadweep both have significant wind farms.
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