What is Tamil Nadu’s wind power capacity?
Tamil Nadu has the second largest installed wind energy capacity in India, with 10,603.5 MW.
The state contributes 15% of the country's total wind energy capacity.
What about national wind energy capacity?
India’s wind power potential is 1,163.86 GW at 150 meters above ground level, with a current capacity of 695.51 GW at 120 meters.
As of now, 6.5% of this national potential is utilized.
Gujarat has the highest installed wind power capacity in the country
What does repowering and refurbishing of wind turbines mean?
Repowering: Replacing old, low-capacity turbines (under 2 MW) with newer, higher-capacity ones to increase energy generation.
Refurbishing: Upgrading existing turbines by increasing height, changing blades, or improving other components to boost their efficiency and energy output.
Why are wind energy generators opposing the new policy of the Tamil Nadu government?
Generators argue the new policy doesn't promote wind energy generation or offer financial support for repowering.
Repowering requires more land, and existing energy infrastructure is outdated.
Turbines installed after 2018 cannot bank excess energy, affecting financial returns for wind power projects.
The policy does not address the challenges on the ground, making it less commercially viable for generators.
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