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The WEGs harness the kinetic energy of wind, converting it into mechanical energy via rotor rotation. This mechanical energy is subsequently transformed into electrical energy through an alternator system. Since this process relies solely on wind - a renewable energy source - it results in zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, offering a clean alternative to fossil fuel-based power generation.

Contribution to Sustainable Development

The project contributes to sustainable development across four key dimensions:

1. Social Wellbeing

• The project contributes to poverty alleviation by creating employment opportunities for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers in rural areas near the project sites.
• It promotes social equity and enhances the quality of life by enabling indirect benefits such as improved infrastructure and access to basic amenities.

2. Economic Wellbeing

• The investment brought in by this CDM project catalyzes economic development in regions that might otherwise not attract such infrastructure projects.
• It addresses the power deficit in the Southern Grid by injecting clean, reliable electricity into the system.
• By replacing fossil fuel-based electricity, the project helps conserve finite natural resources like coal and supports long-term energy security.

3. Environmental Wellbeing

• The project promotes resource conservation by utilizing wind—a clean and renewable source—for electricity generation.
• It leads to significant reduction in GHG emissions and air pollutants, thus improving air quality and having no adverse effects on human health.
• The initiative is biodiversity-friendly and contributes to overall environmental sustainability.
• Additionally, the project proponent commits to contributing up to 2% of CDM revenues to local development initiatives, including healthcare, education, and community welfare.

4. Technological Wellbeing

• The deployment of high-capacity MW-class Suzlon turbines supports the adoption of advanced wind technologies in India.
• The project stimulates future investments in the wind energy sector and encourages research and innovation for even more efficient turbine technologies.

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