Grid Connected Wind Power Project In Maharashtra India By Bhilwara

This project, promoted by M/s Bhilwara Green Energy Limited (BGEL), involves the installation and operation of 33 wind turbine generators with a total capacity of 49.5 MW in the Satara district of Maharashtra, India. By harnessing clean wind energy, the project displaces electricity that would otherwise be generated by fossil fuel-based thermal power plants on the Indian regional grid. Environmental Benefits: - Emission Reductions: The project achieves an annual average GHG emission reduction of approximately 73,789 tCO2e. - Resource Conservation: As a renewable energy source, it avoids the depletion of non-renewable fossil fuels and produces no toxic air emissions (such as SOx or NOx) or greenhouse gases during operation. - Water Preservation: Unlike conventional thermal plants that require vast amounts of water for cooling, this wind project significantly reduces water consumption and avoids wastewater discharge. Social and Community Benefits: - Local Employment: The project generates both short-term construction and long-term operational jobs for local communities, improving socio-economic conditions. - Infrastructure & Living Standards: It contributes to improved power supply in the regional grid, helping to reduce electricity shortages for domestic and commercial use. - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): The O&M contractor, ReGen Powertech, has implemented community initiatives including constructing local roads and temples, providing ambulance services, and distributing school bags to children.