Of late the solar power sector in India has enjoyed bulk of the attention from Indian policymakers looking to make the 100 GW by 2022 installed capacity target a reality. However, the wind energy sector also now has something to cheer about. The central government has announced that wind turbine equipment will … [continued]
India’s bureaucratic machinery seems to be working at full steam to make offshore wind energy policy a success. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has announced that tenders for an auction of sea blocks designated for development of offshore wind energy projects shall be floated over the next three months. … [continued]
Developed countries are lining up to pledge support to India’s ambitious renewable energy targets. The United Kingdom has extended support to India’s ambitious renewable energy targets through cooperation in development and implementation of new technologies. Amber Rudd, UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change recently stated that her … [continued]
The Indian Government has finally approved a national offshore wind energy policy which may lead to a significant rise in the country’s wind energy capacity. During a meeting of cabinet ministers earlier this week, the Indian Government approved its new national offshore wind energy policy to promote and streamline the process of … [continued]
One of India’s leading wind energy solutions providers, Suzlon Energy, has elaborated on its plans to set up a pilot offshore wind energy project in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Suzlon Energy chairman Tulsi Tanti recently announced that his company is progressing well on its 600 MW pilot offshore … [continued]
The Indian government is looking to set a target of 100 GW under its national wind energy mission. While the mission is being mulled for almost a year it could be launched within months, if not weeks. During the first meeting of the Council on Climate Change, the impending national … [continued]
India’s largest wind energy solutions provider, Suzlon Energy, is planning to sell its German subsidiary Senvion for €1 billion. Suzlon had acquired Senvion (originally REpower) in 2007 at €1.35 billion with a plan to expand into the European wind energy sector. The deal was rumoured for the last few weeks … [continued]
The reintroduction of financial incentives for the Indian wind energy sector has led to a significant increase in the orders for wind turbines. India’s leading wind turbine manufacturers, Suzlon Energy, has secured an order worth $200 million for supply of 150 MW wind energy equipment. The company, which has evolved … [continued]
India’s changing renewable energy scenario is attracting investment from some leading companies across the world. Gamesa, one of the leading wind energy companies is also looking to invest millions in the wind energy sector and eventually expand operations into solar energy as well. Gamesa’s Executive Chairman recently told Indian journalists … [continued]
Indian wind energy companies are looking to invest in offshore wind energy projects as the government plans to significantly increase the annual capacity added in the wind energy sector as a whole. Indian wind energy giant Suzlon Energy has announced plans to set up a 300 MW offshore wind energy pilot … [continued]
