Wind Power Energy Projects

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3362

ANSWERED ON-07.05.2012

(a) whether Government has identified the locations for wind power energy projects across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise
(c) the details of total wind power energy potential available across the country;
(d) the details of funds earmarked/released for the implementation of wind power energy projects, State-wise; and
(e) whether there is any time-frame fixed for implementation of these projects?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
(DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)

(a) Suitable sites for wind power energy projects are identified in the Indian Wind Atlas and wind monitoring data. The Ministry has established 653 wind monitoring stations in the country through Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C-WET), Chennai for carrying out wind resource assessment. The wind data of these locations is available with C-WET and is used by developers for setting up of wind power projects.

(b): The State-wise details of wind monitoring stations are given at Annexure-I.

(c): As per an estimation done by the Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C-WET), Chennai, the wind power potential in the country is estimated at 49,130 MW at a height of 50 m. The State/UT-wise details are given at Annexure-II.

(d): The Ministry provides funds only for Generation based Incentive (GBI) for wind power energy projects through the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). The funds released for GBI during 2010-11 and 2011-12 are Rs. 25.00 crore and Rs. 21.18 crore respectively.
(e): Wind Power Installations are taken up in commercial mode with private sector investment under the policies of respective State Governments.


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Financial And Technical Assistance To Wind Power Generation

Demand To Provide Financial And Technical Assistance To Wind Power Generation In Andhra Pradesh

Sir, wind power energy is one of the cleanest energies available in abundance, particularly in India. This energy has not been tapped to the full potential in the country so far.

Sir, the Central Wind Energy Institute (C-Wet) has identified 30 locations in Andhra Pradesh for wind power development, spread across Ananthapur, Kurnool, Cuddapah, Chittoor and Nellore Districts. Ananthapur accounts for the highest wind power potential in Andhra Pradesh. As per ICSA India Limited, the Non-Conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (Nedcap), Andhra Pradesh has a technical wind potential of around 800 MW against which capacity installed by private sector companies is around 110 MW and the rest is yet to be exploited. Installation of the projects for the remaining potential will not only boost economy and generate employment in the region but also will fulfill the increasing demands of energy in the State. It will also help protect the environment and save the resources. The Government needs to take initiative for developing wind energy in all the potential districts in Andhra Pradesh.
Sir, I urge upon the Government to take necessary action in this direction and provide all financial and technical assistance to the State of Andhra Pradesh required for the purpose.



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Targets For Wind Power Energy

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

RAJYA SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO-266

ANSWERED ON-12.12.2011

(a) the details of the targets fixed and achieved for wind power energy during the last five years, State-wise;

(b) whether Government is satisfied with the achievement made till date;

(c) whether Government is considering to raise the wind power capacity during the Twelfth Five Year Plan; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

(a),(b),(c)&(d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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