Indian Wind sector to add 5,000 MW Capacity annually by 2015

摘要

According to D V Giri, Chairman of the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association, the Indian wind energy sector is poised to add more than 5,000 MW generation capacity every year by 2015. India has around 11,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity, while the utilization ranges from 15% to 20%. The country had added 1,485 MW capacity in 2008-09 and in 2009-10, the capacity addition stood at 1,576 MW. The capacity addition is expected to be around 2,000-2,200 MW. Further, the wind energy sector has recorded a significant development in terms of technology and policy. In the backdrop of technological development, the country has the potential of nearly 48,000 MW capacity installations.