TNPSC Thervupettagam

Repowering policy for wind projects

January 8 , 2024 193 days 434 0
  • The State government unveiled a ‘Tamil Nadu Repowering and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects’ at the Global Investors’ Meet.
  • With the roll-out of the new policy, the State will regain the pole position in the wind energy sector, which it lost to Gujarat.
  • Gujarat had an installed wind energy capacity of 11,176.12 MW as of November 30, 2023.
  • Tamil Nadu’s installed wind energy capacity stood at 10,377.97 MW.
  • Under the repowering project, wind energy generators replace old wind turbines with new ones.
  • The total wind energy repowering potential of the country stands at 25,406 MW, of which Tamil Nadu has the largest share, at 7,387 MW.

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