HZL Nandurbar Maharashtra - 25.5 MW Onshore Wind Farm in Maharashtra, India

HZL Nandurbar Maharashtra is an onshore wind farm located in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, India. With a capacity of 25.5 MW, it is a medium-scale wind energy facility that supports the state's renewable energy goals. The plant is operational and plays a role in diversifying India's energy mix. The facility uses wind turbines to generate electricity, a well-established technology in India's wind-rich regions. Maharashtra has a favorable wind energy policy and benefits from the national Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) framework, which mandates a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources. The plant's capacity of 25.5 MW places it in the medium-scale category for onshore wind farms in India. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. It also contributes to local energy security and grid stability. The project aligns with India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and supports Maharashtra's renewable energy targets.

The wind farm is located in the Nandurbar district, which has moderate wind speeds suitable for wind energy generation. The area is primarily agricultural, and the wind turbines are installed on farmland, minimizing land-use conflict. Wind energy projects in this region help reduce air pollution and carbon emissions, though they require careful siting to avoid impacts on local bird and bat populations. The facility's operation supports India's transition to a low-carbon economy.