Overview
Enercon Chitradurga Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind facility in Chitradurga, India, with a capacity of 68.8 MW, contributing to India's renewable energy targets.
Enercon Chitradurga Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind facility located in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka, India. With a capacity of 68.8 MW, it is a medium-scale wind farm that supports India's growing renewable energy sector. The facility is part of India's broader push to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to harness the region's wind resources. India's renewable energy framework includes national targets and state-level policies such as Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) and feed-in tariffs for wind energy. The facility operates under India's Electricity Act and benefits from generation-based incentives and accelerated depreciation benefits for wind projects. The Chitradurga region is known for its favorable wind speeds, making it suitable for wind energy generation. The facility helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contributes to grid stability in Karnataka. Wind farms like this also support local employment and infrastructure development in rural areas.
Environmental context
The Chitradurga region features semi-arid terrain with moderate wind speeds, ideal for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms can impact local bird and bat populations through collisions, and may alter visual landscapes. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Enercon Chitradurga Wind Farm is located in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka, India.
The wind farm has a capacity of 68.8 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is owned by Enercon, a German wind turbine manufacturer with a strong presence in India.
India's wind energy sector is supported by national targets, Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), generation-based incentives, and accelerated depreciation benefits under the Electricity Act.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution, while supporting India's renewable energy goals.