The most prominent feature of the wind climatology in India is monsoon circulations . Winds in India are influenced by the southwest summer monsoon, which starts in May-June, when cool humid air moves towards the land and Northeast winter monsoon which starts in October, when cool dry air moves towards the ocean.
Power scenario in
India
Total Installed
Capacity - 1362 MW in 1947.
Present Installed Capacity -
Approximately 152148 MW (August 2009).
Planned Capacity by 2020 - Around 240000 MW
Additional Capacity being added annually
- Around 10000 MW.
State Wise Potential
State
Gross Wind Potential in MW
Andhra Pradesh
8275
Gujarat
9675
Karnataka
6620
Kerala
875
Madhya Pradesh
5500
Maharashtra
3650
Rajasthan
5400
Tamil Nadu
3050
West Bengal
450
Orissa
1700
Total
45195
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