Suzlon’s Girish Tanti says wind can hit 100 GW
India's wind energy sector is on track to achieve the government's ambitious 100 GW wind power target by 2030, according to Suzlon Energy co-founder Girish Tanti. With approximately 85 GW of wind capacity potentially coming online before 2030, the industry appears well-positioned to meet the target, provided key challenges are addressed. Tanti highlighted two main obstacles: grid readiness and continuity in the bidding process.
The power grid has traditionally been built around conventional power projects with lengthy development timelines of four to six years. The rapid expansion of renewable energy has created a mismatch between generation capacity and transmission infrastructure, leading to curtailment of renewable power due to grid constraints. Tanti anticipates that grid planning and the development of more intelligent grid systems will gradually close the gap over the next three years.
Another challenge is the uncertainty surrounding the wind bidding pipeline, as many projects have been bid but power purchase agreements have yet to be signed, creating a lack of clarity for developers. Despite these hurdles, Tanti expressed confidence in the industry's ability to scale up wind power further. He envisions a long-term requirement of 400 GW of wind capacity by 2047, as the value of wind in the electricity system becomes increasingly recognized.
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