Overview
Nagercoli Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind facility in Tamil Nadu, India, with a capacity of 37.6 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Nagercoli Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind facility located near Nagercoli in Tamil Nadu, India. With a capacity of 37.6 MW, it is a medium-scale wind farm that supports India's growing renewable energy sector. The facility is situated in a region known for its wind resources, particularly during the monsoon season. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. India has set ambitious renewable energy targets under its National Action Plan on Climate Change, aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The facility operates under India's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) and generation-based incentives for wind power. The Nagercoli Wind Farm contributes to the local grid, helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. Wind energy in Tamil Nadu plays a key role in the state's energy mix, with the state being one of India's leaders in wind power capacity. The facility supports India's energy security and climate goals.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in a region with moderate to high wind speeds, typical for onshore wind development in southern India. The area's landscape includes agricultural fields and scrubland, which can be affected by turbine installation and access roads. Wind farms in this region may have localized impacts on bird and bat populations, though proper siting and mitigation measures are often employed. The facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity.
Frequently asked questions
Nagercoli Wind Farm is located near Nagercoli in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Nagercoli Wind Farm has a capacity of 37.6 megawatts (MW).
Nagercoli Wind Farm generates electricity from wind energy using onshore wind turbines.
India supports wind energy through renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), generation-based incentives, and a national target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Onshore wind farms in Tamil Nadu can have localized impacts on land use and wildlife, but they significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel plants.