Tamil Nadu reaches highest wind power capacity in India

According to the data from the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), 107 megawatt of wind power was added in Tamil Nadu over the last six months, reports The Times of India.

Major wind firms have achieved this success despite transmission issues, deliberate plant shutting matters and irregular payments of dues to companies by the state electricity utility.

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The exact estimates show that 107 MW of capacity has been added in the state between April and September, bringing the total wind power capacity in the state to 7378.63 MW, the highest in the country.

However, these were back orders already signed long before, at a time when wind power in the state was going through its peak potential state.

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It is to be noted that, in last six months, and no new projects have been signed, said, Madhusudan Khemka, chairman, IWTMA, managing director, ReGen Powertech.

As far as Tamil Nadu’s wind power segment is considered, wind technology is a prime factor that met state’s peak demands during summer.

Under the present condition, any further increase in wind power capacity is unlikely over the next few months.

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The state government has plans to revise the wind tariff of Rs 3.51 to 3.58 a unit, and it is the lowest in the country. Madhya Pradesh is offering 5.92, which is more attractive for wind power companies.

Investors are showing interest in states like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka since policies and tariffs offered are more attractive. Further, new technology enables windmills to generate power even in low wind flows.

Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have added 222 MW and 148 MW respectively during the last six months, followed by 108 MW in Rajasthan.

India saw an increase of 864 MW of wind power capacity between January and September this year compared with 1249 MW last year.

 

Sabeena Wahid

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