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Wind Energy Potential in India

According to the National Institute of Wind Energy (Chennai), India has wind power potential for 1,163.86 GW at 150 metres above ground level.

Sakshi Gupta Published On November 11th, 2024 Leave a comment

About Wind Energy

It is a renewable energy source that uses wind turbines to convert the wind’s kinetic energy into electricity.
Onshore wind energy: It refers to wind turbines constructed and situated on
Offshore wind energy: It refers to wind farms built on shallow bodies of water, usually in the
Repowering: It is the process of replacing or refurbishing existing wind turbines with newer, more efficient models.

Facts

Top 5 states producing Wind energy: Gujarat, Tamil nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Rajasthan.
Top Countries producing Wind Energy: China, USA, Germany, India.
India stands 4th globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity (including Large Hydro) & 5th in Solar Power capacity.
As of Sep 2024, Renewable energy sources (including large hydropower) have a combined installed capacity of 201.45 GW in India.

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