WIND ENERGY

The need to meet energy shortfalls has led to programmes which harness alternative sources of energy, like Wind Energy. India is one of 12 countries worldwide to follow a Wind energy programme. With an installed capacity of 60 MW, and a target of 500 MW by 2000 A.D. Within the country, states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have dove-tailed nodal energy agencies, state electricity boards and private investors into a concept of wheeling and banking. By which Wind energy is being put onto the state grids, and private investors are allowed to encash power wherever they require it.