Power condition in Peelamedu

The Peelamedu district in Coimbatore had been hit hard during the power crisis during 2010 – 2012. There were daily power cuts lasting several hours. Domestic life was badly hampered. Schools and colleges were out of power during class hours, which proved to be a big challenge for the students. But towards the end of last year, things have started looking up for Peelamedu. Coimbatore which used to rely mainly on wind power and hydroelectric power has now started looking into other energy options like solar power. For example, a 1 MW solar plant commissioned by Swelect Energy Systems has been set up under REC Scheme near Coimbatore in October 2012 to help with the power situation in the city.