- Tamil Nadu government introduced the “Re-powering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024.”
- Tamil Nadu, a pioneer in wind energy, faces challenges with aging turbines over 30 years old.
- Wind turbines that are more than 15 years old or have less than 2 MW capacity, can be completely replaced with new turbines, which is known as re-powering.
- The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) says that India has wind power potential for 1,163.86 GW at 150 meters above ground level.
- Wind power potential generally increases with height, as wind speeds are higher at greater altitudes.
- India is ranked fourth in the world for installed wind energy capacity, following China, the United States, and Germany.
- It reflects India’s commitment to renewable energy and its significant investment in wind power as part of its overall renewable energy targets.
- Tamil Nadu has the second-largest installed capacity in India.
- Gujarat has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the state with the highest installed wind energy capacity in India, contributing significantly to the country’s renewable energy sector.
| National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) It was established in Chennai in 1998 as an autonomous Research and Development institution under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. It aims to advance wind energy through research, certification, testing, and capacity building. With state-of-the-art facilities like the Wind Turbine Test Station and global collaborations, NIWE supports sustainability in wind energy for India and beyond. |
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