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The green mirage: Is any energy in Tamil Nadu sustainable?

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Smitha Tarur Krishna
August 8, 2025

Abandoned solar panels, broken wind turbines – Tamil Nadu’s renewable energy push is stalling. Rural communities are feeling the effects of corruption and neglect. Can the state still save its energy future?

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