Muppandal Wind Farm, Wind farm in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India
The wind turbines stretch across the landscape between Muppandal and Aralvaimozhi, utilizing strong winds from the Arabian Sea for electricity generation.
The Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency established this renewable energy facility in 1986, transforming it into India's largest operational onshore wind farm.
The installation of wind turbines has changed the region's traditional agricultural landscape, leading local farmers to adapt their cultivation practices and livelihood strategies.
The facility generates 1,500 megawatts of power through various turbine manufacturers including Suzlon, NEG Micon, Vestas, and Enercon India.
The wind farm reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 50,000 tons annually while providing steady employment opportunities for local mechanical engineers and technicians.
Location: Muppandal
GPS coordinates: 8.25000,77.59000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:28
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