AIREA

Wind

Introduction
India’s wind energy sector stands as a testament to the country’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. With robust growth driven by an indigenous wind power industry, India has created a strong ecosystem for project operations and manufacturing. The nation is globally recognized for its achievements, holding the fourth-highest wind installed capacity in the world. Supported by progressive government policies, the wind energy sector is paving the way for a cleaner, greener future.

Key Highlights

  1. Leadership in Wind Energy:

    • India’s wind energy sector is driven by an indigenous wind power industry.
    • Demonstrates consistent progress with a strong ecosystem, project operation capabilities, and a manufacturing base of approximately 10,000 MW per annum.
  2. Global Position:

    • India ranks fourth in the world for wind installed capacity.
    • Total installed capacity stands at 39.25 GW as of 31st March 2021.
    • Generated 60.149 Billion Units of energy during 2020-21.
  3. Government Support and Incentives:

    • The Government promotes wind power projects through private sector investments.
    • Offers various fiscal and financial incentives, including:
      • Accelerated Depreciation Benefit.
      • Concessional Custom Duty Exemption on specific components of wind electric generators.
      • Generation Based Incentive (GBI) Scheme (for projects commissioned before 31 March 2017).
  4. Wind Resource Assessment:

    • Wind is an intermittent and site-specific energy resource requiring detailed assessments for site selection.
    • The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) plays a pivotal role in:
      • Installing over 800 wind-monitoring stations across India.
      • Issuing wind potential maps at 50m, 80m, 100m, and 120m above ground level.
  5. Wind Power Potential:

    • Recent assessments indicate:
      • 302 GW gross wind power potential at 100 meters above ground level.
      • 695.50 GW gross wind power potential at 120 meters above ground level.

India’s focus on harnessing wind energy not only contributes to its energy security but also aligns with global commitments to combat climate change and promote renewable energy adoption.