Getting Bigger: Innovations in wind turbine rotors and blades
Wind energy technology has undergone a sea change over the years. Turbine capacities have shifted from kW to MW with improved efficiency parameters. The technology is constantly evolving towards improved reliability, increased capacity factors, and reduced associated fixed and [...]
Increasing Innovation: Emerging trends in wind turbine drivetrains and towers
A wind turbine looks rather simple in appearance. However, it has several complex components that cumulatively build and support its overall functioning. A drivetrain is one such component, which converts mechanical energy into electricity. It comprises the entire power [...]
Positive Change: Wind technology advancements and policy initiatives
D.V. Giri, Secretary General, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association By D.V. Giri, Secretary General, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association India has a wind turbine manufacturing base of 15 GW per annum, with localisation of over 70 per cent and [...]
Turbine Upkeep: Key challenges and outlook for wind O&M
India has 41 GW of installed wind power capacity, which requires effective operations and maintenance (O&M) for maximum energy generation, reduced opex costs and enhanced equipment life. As asset size and scale are increasing, the wind power industry is [...]
Untapped Potential: Scope, challenges and outlook for distributed wind power
Distributed wind energy systems refer to distributed or decentralised wind turbines that are installed to meet the energy demand for a specific consumer, or to meet local loads. These installations may be off-grid or connected to the central grid, [...]
Holistic Network Design: UK takes an integrated approach to transmission planning for offshore wind
Over the past few years, the UK has been working closely on redesigning its future transmission network infrastructure, to significantly step up offshore wind integration. Innovative thinking in network design has become imperative to achieve the country’s latest offshore [...]
Picking Up: Policy push for wind power
As of September 2022, India had installed 41 GW of onshore wind energy, significantly short of its 60 GW target to be achieved by this year. Over the past few years, it has been observed that the wind energy [...]
First Step: MNRE releases draft tender for selection of offshore wind power developers
Offshore wind power is one segment that has witnessed a lot of discussion over the past few years but has seen little on-ground action. A policy was released more than five years back, followed by an expression of interest [...]
Setting Sail: A new course for offshore wind development
With roughly 42 GW of installed wind power capacity as of November 2022, India is one of the leading nations in terms of wind power deployments. Much older and more mature than the solar power segment, wind power dominated [...]
Changing Winds: Transition from FiTs, reverse auctions to closed bidding
By Sarthak Takyar In the Indian power sector there are perhaps only a few industries that have experienced a more significant series of changes in their tariff regime in recent times than those in the wind space. In 2017, [...]