Wind Power in India
The development of wind power in India began in the 1990s, and has significantly increased in the last few years. Although a relative newcomer to the wind industry compared with Denmark or the United States, India has the fifth largest installed wind power capacity in the world.[1] In 2009-10 India's growth rate was highest among the other top four countries.
As of 31 Jan 2013 the installed capacity of wind power in India was 18634.9[2][3] MW, mainly spread across Tamil Nadu (7134 MW),[4] Gujarat (3,093 MW), Maharashtra (2310.70 MW), Karnataka (1730.10 MW), Rajasthan (1524.70 MW), Madhya Pradesh (275.50 MW), Andhra Pradesh (200.20 MW), Kerala (32.8 MW), Orissa (2MW),[5][6] West Bengal (1.1 MW) and other states (3.20 MW).[7] It is estimated that 6,000 MW of additional wind power capacity will be installed in India by 2012.[8] Wind power accounts for 6% of India's total installed power capacity, and it generates 1.6% of the country's power.[9] India's wind atlas is available.
The worldwide installed capacity of wind power reached 197 GW by the end of 2010. China (44,733 MW), US (40,180 MW), Germany (27,215 MW) and Spain (20,676 MW) are ahead of India in fifth position.[11] The short gestation periods for installing wind turbines, and the increasing reliability and performance of wind energy machines has made wind power a favored choice for capacity addition in India.[12]
Suzlon, an Indian-owned company, emerged on the global scene in the past decade, and by 2006 had captured almost 7.7 percent of market share in global wind turbine sales. Suzlon is currently the leading manufacturer of wind turbines for the Indian market, holding some 43 percent of market share in India. Suzlon’s success has made India the developing country leader in advanced wind turbine technology.[13] Power Plant | Producer | Location | State | Total Capacity (MWe) | Vankusawade Wind Park | Suzlon Energy Ltd. | Satara District. | Maharashtra | 259 | Shalivahana Wind | Shalivahana Green
As of 31 Jan 2013 the installed capacity of wind power in India was 18634.9[2][3] MW, mainly spread across Tamil Nadu (7134 MW),[4] Gujarat (3,093 MW), Maharashtra (2310.70 MW), Karnataka (1730.10 MW), Rajasthan (1524.70 MW), Madhya Pradesh (275.50 MW), Andhra Pradesh (200.20 MW), Kerala (32.8 MW), Orissa (2MW),[5][6] West Bengal (1.1 MW) and other states (3.20 MW).[7] It is estimated that 6,000 MW of additional wind power capacity will be installed in India by 2012.[8] Wind power accounts for 6% of India's total installed power capacity, and it generates 1.6% of the country's power.[9] India's wind atlas is available.
The worldwide installed capacity of wind power reached 197 GW by the end of 2010. China (44,733 MW), US (40,180 MW), Germany (27,215 MW) and Spain (20,676 MW) are ahead of India in fifth position.[11] The short gestation periods for installing wind turbines, and the increasing reliability and performance of wind energy machines has made wind power a favored choice for capacity addition in India.[12]
Suzlon, an Indian-owned company, emerged on the global scene in the past decade, and by 2006 had captured almost 7.7 percent of market share in global wind turbine sales. Suzlon is currently the leading manufacturer of wind turbines for the Indian market, holding some 43 percent of market share in India. Suzlon’s success has made India the developing country leader in advanced wind turbine technology.[13] Power Plant | Producer | Location | State | Total Capacity (MWe) | Vankusawade Wind Park | Suzlon Energy Ltd. | Satara District. | Maharashtra | 259 | Shalivahana Wind | Shalivahana Green