TAPPING OF WIND ENERGY FOR POWER PRODUCTION
The gross wind power potential
in the country has been estimated at 45,000 MW. The present exploitable
technical potential is 13,000 MW.
The total cost of installation
of commercial wind power projects, on average, is in the range
of Rs.4.5 crore to Rs.5.5 crore per MW, depending upon their location,
type of equipment selected and other infrastructure costs.
No direct capital subsidy
is provided to commercial wind power projects. However, various
fiscal and promotional incentives and term loans are available
to improve their economic viability. Policies have also been announced
by the potential States for power generated from these projects.
This information was given
by Shri M. Kannappan, Minister of State for Non-conventional Energy
Sources, in a written reply to a question by Shri Jhumuk Lal Bhendia
and Shri Santosh Bagrodia in the Rajya Sabha today.
