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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organized ‘Global Wind Day’ on the 15th of June 2024, aimed at celebrating the glorious success of the Indian Wind Sector so far and also discussing the potential way forward for accelerating wind energy adoption in India.
More about the event:
- Achievements and Current Status: India has built a substantial wind energy sector over more than four decades, achieving a cumulative installed capacity of 46.4 GW by May 2024, making it the fourth largest in the world. This capacity is crucial for India's commitments to increase non-fossil fuel-based energy resources to 50% of its electric power installed capacity by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2070.
- Panel Discussions: The event featured panel discussions on various aspects of wind energy:
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- Role of Wind Energy in Meeting Power Demand: Discussing the contribution of wind energy to India's energy mix and its role in meeting growing power demands.
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- Accelerating Onshore Wind Energy Adoption: Strategies to enhance onshore wind energy capacity across different regions of India.
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- Offshore Wind Development: Exploring opportunities and challenges in developing offshore wind farms to bolster India's energy security.
- Recognition and Call to Action: Minister of State Shri Shripad Yesso Naik recognized states like Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu for their significant contributions to wind capacity addition in the past fiscal year. He emphasized collective action among stakeholders to achieve renewable energy targets and position India as a global leader in wind energy.
- Collaborative Efforts: The event was successful due to collaboration among various stakeholders including government bodies like MNRE, industry associations such as Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), Indian Wind Power Association (IWPA), and advocacy groups like Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF) and Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA).
- Long-term Vision: Secretary MNRE highlighted the need for a balanced approach combining solar and wind energy to ensure a reliable energy grid. He reiterated the goal of reaching 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2070.
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Global Wind Day
Wind energy is a crucial element in combating global warming.
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