Small-scale wind power is getting a lot of attention nationally and internationally and is becoming increasingly popular. Even politicians now believe in the potential of wind generators. But these systems won't get established without mandatory quality standards.

Q&A: Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon
Pallavi Aiyar / May 21, 2010, 0:03 IST

Anantapur , May 17: The drought-prone district is attracting many national and multinational companies (MNC) to set up non-conventional energy plants due to its unique topography and climate.

ISLAMABAD (May 13 2010): Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervaiz Ashraf Wednesday said that 6 megawatt electricity is being generated through windmills currently installed by Zorlu Energy Pakistan. While replying to the questions in the National Assembly, the Minster said that five installed windmill units are generating 1.2MW electricity each.

Mumbai In the peak of summer, when electricity bills climb in most households, Professor R Venkatesh of Sion is unperturbed. In 2007, he had installed a miniature windmill and solar panels on the terrace of his 11-storey building for his personal use; since then, he has been seeing a consistent drop in his monthly bills, by at least Rs 500 to Rs 750.

STATE-RUN NTPC is investing over Rs 4,500 crore for setting up renewable energy projects in the country to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and carry forward the company

Energy Firm In Advanced Talks To Create 3,000 MW Wind Farms
Mohit Bhalla ET NOW

SUZLON Energy is in advanced talks with Lord Swaraj Paul

The provisions contained in this renewable energy policy will be applicable to all the renewable energy projects. This policy will be applicable to all the Renewable Energy projects sanctioned prior to the commencement of the policy and those renewable energy projects in the process of development including already commissioned renewable energy projects.

Suzlon Green Power Limited (SGP), part of the Suzlon group, will set up 50-Mw wind turbines in Andhra Pradesh with an investment of about Rs 300 crore.

Speaking to Business Standard, SGP projects head N Ramani said the wind farms would come up at Gandikota in Kadapa district and Vajrakudur in Ananatapur district.

Today, it's high time to harness the natural potential resources emanating the energy to fulfil the daily needs. NABARD, which is the apex institution for imparting agriculture loans, technology development for enhancing the socio-economic status of the farmers, identified village Jatakhera of Sehore district where nearly 64 households are still don't have electricity.

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