Generation of electricity from 3.0MW capacity wind turbines by Avon Cycles Limited

The WTGs, supplied by Suzlon Energy Limited, are connected to the Southern Grid (Karnataka) and the NEWNE Grid (Rajasthan). Electricity is generated through wind energy, a clean and renewable source, resulting in zero emissions during production. The power generated displaces an equivalent amount of grid electricity, which is predominantly fossil fuel-based, thereby reducing GHG emissions. The electricity is supplied to Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited (GESCOM) in Karnataka and Jodhpur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL) in Rajasthan. The Karnataka WTG was commissioned on 31 March 2011, and the Rajasthan WTG on 24 January 2011.

Contribution to sustainable development

The project contributes to sustainable development across following key dimensions:

1. Social Wellbeing

• Reduces GHG emissions associated with fossil fuel–based power generation, thereby contributing to cleaner air and healthier living conditions.
• Supports energy security in deficit-prone Southern and NEWNE grids.
• Improves infrastructure in project areas through better roads and accessibility.

2. Economic Wellbeing

• Creates employment opportunities for local communities in operation and maintenance.
• Potentially improves power quality and stability, which may attract small-scale and cottage industries, further supporting local livelihoods.

3. Environmental Wellbeing

• Displaces fossil fuel–based electricity with clean, renewable wind energy.
• Ensures zero emissions during electricity generation, reducing local air pollution and carbon intensity.

4. Technological Wellbeing

• Demonstrates the viability of wind energy in India, where, as of March 2010, wind power contributed only 7.37%of total installed capacity.
• Encourages wider adoption of wind projects.

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