Installation of wind power project in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu
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With the implementation of a wind farm 50.4 MW in the states of Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, India, this project provides clean renewable power and leads to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. The project activity also generates job opportunities for the locals and enhance the communication means in its sphere of influence.
The project activity involves set up of a wind farm of aggregate capacity 50.4 MW in India. The wind farms are in two different states Rajasthan (38.4 MW) and Tamil Nadu (12 MW). A total of 63 Wind Electric Generators (WEGs) of 800 kW capacities each are installed at the sites; 48 WEGs are installed at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and 15 WEGs are installed at Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu. The project leads to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and provide clean renewable power to the NEWNE as well as Southern regional grid.
Project scenario and the technology employed: The project activity consists of 63 nos. of Enercon1 make 0.8 MW WEGs totalling to a capacity of 50.4 MW. The WEG generates 3-phase power at 400V, which is stepped up to 33 KV. These WEGs are based on gearless technology, which helps in eliminating mechanical losses. It also combines the variable speed with variable pitch and hence increases the conversion efficiency. This technology is well established and running successfully at various sites in India.
Reduction of GHG emissions by the proposed project activity: With the implementation of the project activity, the electricity generated from wind turbines is supplied to the NEWNE and Southern regional grids, which are predominantly feed by fossil fuel based power plants, thereby reducing an equivalent amount of GHG emissions, associated with thermal energy generating sources of the NEWNE and Southern regional grids. The project will thus help in bridging the demand supply gap by using wind as a source of generating electrical energy.
Social benefits: The project activity provides direct and indirect job opportunities to the local population during erection of wind turbines as well as during regular operations. Employment generation would help poverty alleviation in the local community and bring about reduction in the disparity of income. The infrastructure development created for the purpose of the project activity would benefit the local community. For instance, roads constructed for right of way to the project sites would be used by the villagers. The generation of electricity by the project activity will improve availability of electricity to the State grid and also provide more opportunities for setting up of industries in the region. Communication facilities would improve substantially in the surrounding villages, which are located in remote areas.
Additionally, the project proponent will invest 2% of the CER revenues, every year, in the sustainable development activities for the local communities of Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
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