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Wind electric power in the world and perspectives of its development in India

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  • Golait, Neeraj
  • Moharil, R.M.
  • Kulkarni, P.S.

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The global market for wind power is expanding faster than any other source of renewable energy. From just 4,800 MW in 1995 raise to fifteen-fold to reach 73,904 MW at the end of 2006. Top five wind electric power generating countries at the end of 2006 were Germany, Spain, United States of America (USA), India and Denmark. Since 1980s, when the first commercial wind turbine was deployed, their capacity, efficiency and visual design have all improved a lot. A modern wind turbine annually produces 180 times more electricity at less than half the cost per unit (kWh) than its equivalent twenty years ago. The largest turbines being manufactured now are of rated power of 5 MW capacity and a rotor diameter of 126Â m. Modern turbines are modular and quick to install, whilst wind farms vary in size from a few MW to several hundred MW. Keeping these factors in view, an attempt has been made in this paper to present current advances in wind turbine generator technology. Wind energy scenario in the world in general and in India in particular have been presented. Further the cost components of wind turbine electric generation system have been included.

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  • Golait, Neeraj & Moharil, R.M. & Kulkarni, P.S., 2009. "Wind electric power in the world and perspectives of its development in India," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 13(1), pages 233-247, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:13:y:2009:i:1:p:233-247
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