Overview
Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Wind Power Project is an 11.2 MW onshore wind farm in Tamil Nadu, India, operated by Enercon India Ltd. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national wind energy targets.
Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Wind Power Project is an operational onshore wind farm located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a capacity of 11.2 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale facility that supports India's growing wind energy sector. The plant is owned and operated by Enercon India Ltd., a key player in the country's wind power industry. The facility uses wind turbines to generate electricity, which is fed into the regional grid. India has set ambitious renewable energy targets, including 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, and wind power plays a crucial role. The project operates under India's national renewable energy framework, which includes generation-based incentives and state-level policies for wind energy. This wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions and diversifying the energy mix in Tamil Nadu, a state with significant wind potential. It supports local energy needs and aligns with India's commitment to the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in a region with favorable wind speeds, typical for onshore wind development in Tamil Nadu. Wind energy projects like this one help mitigate climate change by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. However, they can have local environmental impacts, including visual effects on the landscape and potential risks to bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures are essential to minimize these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 10.7389 N, 77.4160 E.
The facility has an installed capacity of 11.2 MW, making it a small- to medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The project is owned and operated by Enercon India Ltd., a leading wind turbine manufacturer and project developer in India.
India's wind energy sector is supported by national policies such as the National Wind Energy Mission, generation-based incentives, and state-level renewable portfolio obligations. The country aims to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, the project helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports India's target of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, as part of its commitments under the Paris Agreement.