Harnessing Indian winds to create clean energy
India, with a population of 1.36 billion and a fast-growing economy, has seen its energy demand soar in recent years, as the country continues to urbanize and the manufacturing sector develops. Growing demand is met through a variety of energy sources, however, coal continues to be the country's largest go-to energy source. Nevertheless, India has ambitious renewable energy targets and the country's western windy states are proving to be a promising site for harnessing the power of wind energy.
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during the installation and operation of the wind turbines
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Located Andhra Lake, in the western Indian State of Maharashtra, this project involves the installation and operation of 63 wind turbines that generate green electricity. Displacing energy created through the burning of fossil fuels, the project both reduces global greenhouse gas emissions and boosts the country’s transition towards a low-carbon economy.
While reducing emissions by displacing fossil fuel-generated energy from the grid, the project simultaneously helps to build sustainable infrastructure and share know-how on innovative energy systems. The project additionally creates a number of both permanent and temporary job opportunities for local workers - improving the local economic circumstances in the region.
