Indian Wind Power Generation

This project supports the construction of wind turbines at two sites in the Indian states of Karnataka and Rajasthan. A total of ten wind turbines have been constructed, with an overall capacity of 8 MW. The electricity they produce is enough to provide for almost 30,000 homes.

The wind farms help to overcome India’s heavy reliance on coal for electricity generation. Wind power incurs none of the CO2 emissions or solid waste problems associated with coal-fired power stations.

All parties involved in the design, construction and operation of the wind farms are Indian, so the project helps to develop the wind power industry locally and sustainably. Employment has been provided in the construction phases of the sites and there is on-going local employment in operating the wind farms.

As a new technology, wind power is currently a more expensive way of generating electricity than conventional fossil fuel power stations. Through the sale of carbon credits, wind farms can start to pay for themselves. As India’s economy develops and demand for electricity grows, this kind of project will be vital in helping India choose a clean development path.