Tamil Nadu witnessed a remarkable achievement in solar power generation on Friday, setting new records for both peak generation and absorption. The state generated a peak of 5,979 MW, surpassing the previous record of 5,704 MW set on August 2nd. Simultaneously, solar power absorbed into the grid also hit an all-time high of 41.40 million units (mu), exceeding the previous record of 40.9 mu recorded on August 3rd. This marks the first instance where both peak generation and maximum absorption occurred on the same day.
Tangedco officials attributed this impressive performance to the clear skies that facilitated consistent solar power generation throughout the day. However, the favorable weather conditions did not extend to wind power generation. Despite being in the wind season, wind farms saw a decline in power generation. Tangedco officials explained that rainfall significantly hampered wind speed, leading to reduced generation. On Friday, Tangedco absorbed only 51.27 mu of wind power.
The officials further noted that the rain also resulted in a decrease in power demand, which could be managed without relying heavily on wind power. Overall, Tamil Nadu consumed 352.20 mu of power on Friday, with a peak demand of 16,237 MW.
