R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, APRIL 8
The fourth edition of the International Conference & Trade Fair – Windergy India 2022 – will be held in New Delhi from April 27 to 29, said D V Giri, Secretary General, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) here on Thursday.
Addressing reporters, Giri said the Conference and Trade Fair has been organized jointly by the IWTMA and PDA Trade Fairs Pvt Ltd at the Pragati Maidan. It will deliberate on increasing platform size of wind turbines, higher indigenisation, easier financing mechanism, and cross industry collaborations to achieve national commitment of net-zero emission.
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He said the conference and fair to focus on quick transition to clean energy and is all set to enhance the wind energy eco-system by deliberating and facilitating quicker migration to clean energy in sync with government’s plan to reduce CO2 emission. Wind energy growth to create an additional 2 million jobs, especially in rural areas.
TN wind energy installation is far below its potential
Giri said that Tamilnadu has a potential of 68 GW at 120 mtr hub height which will fetch investment up to Rs 476,000 crores into the State, however, the current installation capacity is a meager 10 GW. Further investment in this sector will strengthen the robust supply chain, contribution to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mainly by the MSME industries with localization of around 70 to 80%. Wind projects set up in the rural areas gives ample opportunity for job creation for skilled manpower for the ‘sons of the soil’, he added.
Installation of wind energy facilities declined
He also said that TN has fulfilled its RPO with their progressive policies. The last six years has seen a decline in all India installation with a paradigm shift from State Procurement to Centralized bidding from FY 2017-18.
The centralized bidding has also denied opportunity for small and medium investors as the minimum bid auction is 50 MW. The country is in energy transition, and one is aware that wind power is seasonal and intermittent. It is again a feather in the cap of Tamilnadu to work with industry and association for near accurate forecasting and scheduling which will pave the way for higher RE penetration.
Thanks to the clutch of policy measures, the state now has an opportunity to realize its full wind energy potential, Giri said.
Addressing virtually, Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, IWTMA said, “As per our nation’s commitment at COP26 and in line with our ambitious Renewable Energy targets, there is a great window of opportunity for India to build renewable energy assets and attract global investment in RE manufacturing to support the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. At IWTMA, we believe that RE is critical for reducing our oil imports, creating a sustainable economy and lowering the cost of power while providing an excellent launch pad for green ammonia, green methane, and green hydrogen to make India a carbon-free nation. The State of Tamil Nadu which has been the torchbearer for the Wind Energy Industry, will play a lead role in offshore wind energy on par with Gujarat has a promising future, clean hydrogen, and desalination resulting in investment, capacity addition and employment to catalyse India’s energy transition.”
RK Singh, Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Danish Ambassador Freddy Svane, Sunil Kumar, Minister for Energy, Government of Karnataka amidst other dignitaries and industry stalwarts would be part of the high-level conference.
Over 150 Indian and overseas companies will display their products, solutions and technology prowess at the show. With 2 days of intense deliberations along with the 3-day exhibition, it offers unmatched networking and business opportunities for participants.
Dr Balaraman Kannan, Director General, National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) and Freddy Svane, Ambassador at the Royal Danish Embassy in New Delhi were also present.
