DAYAPAR WIND PROJECT AND WIND ENERGY IN INDIA

Dayapar Wind Project:

1. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited's first commercially operational wind project.
2. Located in Dayapar, Kachchh, Gujarat, with a capacity of 50 MW.
3. Significant as the first project in India declared commercial under the new Indian Electricity Grid Code and General Network Access Regime.

Wind Energy in India:

1. Two main types: onshore and offshore wind farms.
2. Major source of clean energy, accounting for 34.06% of total renewable energy capacity.
3. Government targets: 500 GW renewable energy by 2030, with 140 GW from wind.
4. India ranks fourth globally in installed wind capacity (39.25 GW), reaching 28% of the 140 GW target.
5. Rajasthan leads in wind energy adoption, while Tamil Nadu is the largest producer.

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