GE has introduced 1.7-103 low-wind speed turbine specifically engineered for India’s low-wind speed conditions.
The turbine’s large 103-meter rotor will help deliver high-efficiency output and attractive project economics, GE said.
The 1.7-103 also provides a 30 percent increase in annual energy production compared to its predecessor, the 1.6-82.5 wind turbine.
“The launch of our new 1.7-103 wind turbine is a testament to GE’s commitment to energizing India and catering to India’s low wind speed environment. Our latest offering underscores the company’s effort to provide localized solutions to India,” said Banmali Agrawala, president and CEO, GE South Asia.
“As GE’s latest wind turbine for India’s low wind speed, the 1.7-103 offers performance and reliability that exceeds industry standards. With the 1.7-103, GE has invested in powering India in a cleaner way,” Agrawala added.
GE estimates that a 100-megawatt (MW) wind farm powered by 1.7-103 turbines can generate the electricity required to fulfill the needs of 413,000 Indian homes per year and offset carbon emissions of 291,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
India has strong focus on renewable energy, especially wind and solar. Renewable energy now constitutes more than 5 percent of India’s energy mix by production and 12 percent by installed capacity.
The cost of wind power in particular is now close to grid parity, and advancement in technology is making its generation more predictable, GE said.