Share Of Wind Energy In India REC Scheme Has Increased By 22% In 2012, Total Capacity Has Crosses 2,000 MW
November 13th, 2012 by Nicholas Brown
The share of wind energy under the Indian REC (Renewable Energy Certificate Scheme) increased by 22% in 2012, to a capacity of over 2,000 MW (2 GW).
Upwards of 520 wind projects in seven states — Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu — have been officially recognized since the REC scheme was commissioned in 2010.
Source: Climate Connect
Image: wind turbines in India via Shutterstock
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Nicholas Brown writes on CleanTechnica, Gas2, Kleef&Co, and Green Building Elements. He has a keen interest in physics-intensive topics such as electricity generation, refrigeration and air conditioning technology, energy storage, and geography. His website is: Kompulsa.com.
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