In Short : Offshore wind energy gains momentum with viability gap funding, making projects more financially feasible. This support helps bridge the cost gap, accelerating development and deployment of offshore wind farms to enhance renewable energy generation. In Detail : Rs 7,453 crore injection to pare project costs; offtake to remain monitorable The Union Cabinet […]
Japan aims to become major offshore wind energy producer – EQ Mag
Japan is taking significant steps to establish itself as a major player in the global offshore wind energy sector, joining the ranks of China and the United Kingdom. The country is committed to transitioning to a zero-emission economy while ensuring energy security. Japanese companies currently hold offshore wind assets in various countries, including Taiwan, Belgium, […]
Centre considers incentives for offshore wind energy – EQ Mag Pro
According to a strategy paper on offshore wind prepared by the ministry, 16 zones have been identified in total, off the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu for harnessing offshore wind energy The union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) is considering giving incentives to companies in the offshore wind energy space including the […]
Offshore Wind Energy in India – EQ Mag Pro
Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy held a meeting today on transmission planning for offshore wind energy projects in India. Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary, Power and Shri Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy were present in the meeting. During the meeting, transmission and evacuation infrastructure […]
India to invite bids for 2GW offshore wind energy projects soon: RK Singh – EQ Mag Pro
Power Minister RK Singh on Thursday said India will soon invite bids for 2,000 MW offshore wind energy projects. ”Our journey is incomplete without offshore wind energy. We will bring bids for 1,000 MW in Gujarat and after that 1,000 MW in Tamil Nadu,” Singh said at Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting here. The minister urged […]
Centre’s nod to assess offshore wind energy in TN
The first offshore wind farm project in India would come up in Gujarat. It would be a 200 MW demonstration wind farm. CHENNAI: With Centre identifying Tamil Nadu as a potential destination for offshore wind farms, Chennai-based National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has been given a go-ahead to install Laser Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) […]
OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY IN INDIA
Cabinet approves Cooperation Agreement between India and Denmark in the field of Renewable Energy with focus on Offshore Wind Energy
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for a Cooperation Agreement between Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of India and Ministry for Energy, Utilities and Climate of the Kingdom of Denmark on strategic sector cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy with a focus on Offshore Wind […]