The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India Limited in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has experienced a significant drop in power generation due to the shutting down of its thermal power plants. The power generation has reportedly fallen by 1,000 MW, causing a power shortage in the region.

The NLC's thermal power plants have been shut down due to the lack of demand for power caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The thermal power plants were designed to generate power to meet the peak demand, which has significantly reduced in recent times. As a result, the NLC has been forced to shut down some of its units, leading to a drop in power generation. The drop in power generation has created a significant power deficit in the southern region of India, leading to power cuts and a shortage of electricity supply. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has reportedly asked consumers to reduce their electricity consumption by 20% to cope with the shortage.

The NLC has reportedly taken measures to address the power deficit by increasing the generation from its solar and wind power plants. The corporation has also sought the help of other thermal power plants in the region to supply power to the affected areas. The NLC has also appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to take steps to address the power deficit. The NLC is one of the largest lignite mines and power generation companies in India. It has a total installed capacity of 4,621 MW, which includes thermal, wind, and solar power plants. The corporation supplies power to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.