Chennai:
The offshore wind potential of Tamil Nadu is estimated at
127 GW and the state is likely to take a lead in harnessing offshore wind
resources by installing 100 metre mast for wind measurement in Dhanushkodi,
according to a study.
The report ‘Wind Energy Outlook 2012’ which was released
here on Tuesday by Union Minister New and Renewable Energy Dr Farooq Abdullah
on Tuesday states that the government is planning to prepare a time-bound
action plan for the development of offshore winde energy in coastal states and
a policy and guideline for offshore wind are likely to be announced by the
ministry of new and renewable energy.
The study also stated that India is the third largest annual
wind power market in the world and provides great business opportunities for
both domestic and foreign investors.
It also stated that 89 GW of wind power could be
installed by 2020 up from almost 18GW. “This will attract around $16.5 billion
annual investment and create 179,000 green collar jobs and save 131 million tones
of carbon-dioxide every year,” the report said, adding that by 2030 the
installed capacity will be 191 GW.
The report states that the Indian wind sector experienced
its strongest growth ever with over 3GW of new installations.
The report also stated that some of the utilities like
TANGEDCO delayed feed in tariff payments to wind power generators by over a
year affecting investor confidence in the sector.
The report also highlighted the need to modify technical
training and academic curriculum to provide trained manpower for the sector
which has a huge potential to create jobs.
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