Overview
Sumilon Shikarpur Wind Farm is a 3.6 MW onshore wind facility in Gujarat, India, operated by Sumilon Industries Limited. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national wind energy targets.
Sumilon Shikarpur Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind facility located in the Shikarpur region of Gujarat, India. With a capacity of 3.6 MW, it is a small-scale wind farm typical of distributed renewable energy projects in the state. The facility is owned and operated by Sumilon Industries Limited, an Indian industrial conglomerate. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. India's wind energy sector is supported by national policies such as the National Wind Energy Mission and state-level renewable energy targets. Gujarat, with its high wind potential, has been a key state for wind power development, offering feed-in tariffs and grid connectivity incentives. The facility supplies clean electricity to the local grid, helping reduce dependence on fossil fuels and contributing to India's goal of 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030. Its operation supports regional energy security and aligns with India's commitments under the Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions.
Environmental context
The Shikarpur region in Gujarat features arid to semi-arid conditions with consistent wind speeds suitable for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms like Sumilon Shikarpur can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize ecological disruption. The facility's small scale reduces its overall environmental footprint compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
Sumilon Shikarpur Wind Farm is located in the Shikarpur region of Gujarat, India, at coordinates 23.2414 N, 70.7262 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 3.6 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind facility.
The facility is owned by Sumilon Industries Limited, an Indian company.
India's wind energy sector is supported by the National Wind Energy Mission, state-level renewable portfolio standards, and feed-in tariffs. The country aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm helps reduce carbon emissions and supports India's target of 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030, as part of its commitments under the Paris Agreement.