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Approval of offshore wind in India

By: Tom Russell 09/09/2015 Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

General Windfarms

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy.

With this approval, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been authorised as the Nodal Ministry for use of offshore areas within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the country. Furthermore the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has been authorised as the Nodal Agency for development of offshore wind energy in the country. They are also tasked with the allocation of offshore wind energy blocks, coordination and allied functions with related ministries and agencies.

This approval gives ground for the development of offshore wind energy, including the setting up of offshore wind power projects and research and development activities, in waters, in or adjacent to the country, up to the seaward distance of 200 Nautical Miles (EEZ of the country) from the base line.

Preliminary assessments along the 7600 km long Indian coastline have indicated prospects of development of offshore wind power. With the introduction of the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy, the Government is attempting to mimic the same success of the onshore wind power development.

The policy will provide a level playing field to all investors/beneficiaries, domestic and international. All the processes would be carried out in a transparent manner by NIWE.

The development would help the country in moving forward towards attaining energy security and achievement of the NAPCC targets.

The scheme would be applicable throughout the country depending upon offshore wind potential availability.

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