(a) whether service projects using wind energy for power generation in Kerala and Tamil Nadu are pending clearance;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action proposed to be taken in this regard?
(a) whether service projects using wind energy for power generation in Kerala and Tamil Nadu are pending clearance;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action proposed to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI M. KANNAPPAN)
(a),(b)&(c): Wind power projects are generally taken up as demonstration projects by the Government, or as commercial projects through private investments. A total wind power capacity of 1080 MW has so far been installed in the country; 55 MW capacity is from demonstration projects; and, balance 1025 MW from commercial projects.
No proposal for demonstration projects from Tamil Nadu is pending for clearance. However, a proposal for a 2 MW demonstration wind power project at Ramkalmedu in Kerala was received in the Ministry. The Ministry is awaiting further information from the State Government about power evacuation facilities, cost sharing by State Government, and announcement of a State Policy for private sector participation.