As of December 2020, which of the following states has the largest installed wind power capacity?

Correct option is D

• As of December 2020, Tamil Nadu had the largest installed wind power capacity in India. The state has been a pioneer in wind energy and has consistently led in terms of installed capacity.
• Tamil Nadu had an installed wind power capacity of approximately 9,304 MW by the end of 2020.
• The Aralvaimozhi-Kanyakumari region and Coimbatore-Tirunelveli belt are known for their strong wind potential.
• The state benefits from high wind speeds due to its proximity to the Western Ghats and coastal areas.

• India is the fourth-largest producer of wind energy in the world.
• The total wind power capacity of India as of December 2020 was approximately 38 GW.
• Other states with significant wind power capacity include Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) promotes wind energy development in India.

• Rajasthan – Although Rajasthan has a growing wind power sector, its capacity in December 2020 was around 4,300 MW.
• Gujarat – Gujarat had a wind power capacity of approximately 7,855 MW in 2020.
• Maharashtra – Maharashtra had an installed wind power capacity of approximately 5,000 MW.