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Project No :174403
Project Title :Plans To Set Up First Offshore Wind Turbines Project In Tamil Nadu
Company Name : Ministry Of New And Renewable Energy
Project Detail :The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is planning to set up India’s first offshore wind turbines at Arichamunai near Dhanushkodi at an estimated investment of Rs. 300 crore, according to Bhanu Pratap Yadav, Joint Secretary, MNRE

We are exploring the possibility of installing offshore wind turbines in this region as we find this site best as far as wind quality and speed are concerned,” Mr. Yadav said after inspecting the site at Arichamunai, the eastern tip of Rameswaram island, with Collector S. Natarajan and senior officials on Sunday

The MNRE proposed to install four to five wind turbines, each with the capacity to generate a minimum of 6 MW of power, though offshore wind turbines were quite large with capacities going up to 12 MW

The Centre had given its nod and after obtaining clearances, the project would be launched in the next six months’ time, he said. “Offshore turbines are aesthetic in looks and there are no major environmental issues,” he said, adding the Ministry would, however, make an environment impact study before launching the project

The proposed wind turbines would be the ‘testing centre’ even while generating power to showcase the potential of this region to interested players in new and renewable energy, Mr. Yadav said. He hoped that setting up of the wind turbines would provide economic fillip in this region through maintenance and other activities

He said the Ministry had decided to go ahead with the project after Chennai-based National Institute of Wind Energy, which assessed the offshore wind potential for more than four years, came out with an encouraging report. Its reports on offshore wind profile measurement showed the quality and speed of wind were good

The MNRE would soon apply for clearances from about 12 different Central and State agencies, while taking other preparatory works for the project

Permission should be obtained from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Forests and other agencies but there would be no difficulty, Mr. Yadav said

Project Location : Ramanathapuram - Tamil Nadu - India
Project Industry :Non Conventional Energy
Project Estimation :INR 300 Cr / INR 3 Bn
Status :Announced
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