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The primary source of power generation in Tamil Nadu is thermal (coal-based). In 2020, thermal power plants generated 72% of the state’s electricity, followed by hydropower (16%), wind energy (10%), and solar energy (2%).<\/p>\n
Thermal power plants use coal to generate electricity. Coal is a fossil fuel that is found in the earth’s crust. It is a non-renewable resource, which means that it cannot be replaced once it is used up. Coal is burned in a furnace to create steam, which then drives a turbine to generate electricity.<\/p>\n
Hydropower plants use the power of moving water to generate electricity. Water is collected in a reservoir behind a dam. When the water is released from the dam, it flows through a turbine, which generates electricity.<\/p>\n
Wind energy plants use the power of the wind to generate electricity. Wind turbines are tall towers with blades that rotate in the wind. The rotation of the blades drives a generator, which produces electricity.<\/p>\n
Solar energy plants use the sun’s energy to generate electricity. Solar panels are made of photovoltaic cells, which convert sunlight into electricity.<\/p>\n
Thermal power plants are the most common type of power plant in Tamil Nadu. They are reliable and can generate large amounts of electricity. However, they are also a major source of air pollution. Hydropower plants are a clean source of energy, but they can only be built in certain locations. Wind energy and solar energy are becoming increasingly popular, but they are still intermittent sources of energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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