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Wind energy generation drops

Wind energy generation drops

The Hindu11 hours ago

Wind energy generation that picked up in May has slowed down in Tamil Nadu.
According to the data available, wind energy consumption on June 6 was 40 million units. It was nearly 61 million units on May 12.
A.D. Thirumoorthy, Chief Technical Advisor of the Indian Wind Power Association, said the generation in May 2025 was unprecedented and high. However, the generation now is almost one third of what it was during the corresponding period last year. The forecast is that the generation will be low till June 14 and pick up after that.
'As of now there is no curtailment of wind energy evacuation,' he said.

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