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Which state in India is first in wind energy?
Projects
| Rank | Power plant | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muppandal Wind Farm | Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Jaisalmer Wind Park | Rajasthan |
| 3 | Brahmanvel windfarm | Maharashtra |
| 4 | Kayathar | Tamilnadu |
Which state has the highest wind energy generation in India?
Potential of Wind Energy in India
| S. No. | State | Wind Potential at 100 m (GW) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat | 84.43 |
| 2 | Rajasthan | 18.77 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 45.39 |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | 33.79 |
What is the leading state in wind energy?
Top 10 states generating electricity from wind
| State | January generation | % of U.S. total |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,601 | 5.2 |
| Colorado | 1,278 | 4.2 |
| North Dakota | 1,171 | 3.8 |
| California | 1,084 | 3.5 |
What is the cost of windmill in India?
The minimum cost of installation works out to Rs 1 crore for a 250 kw wind turbine. Thus, an individual will have to bring in Rs 30-35 lakh upfront, while the balance can be funded through bank loans. The energy produced can be sold to state electricity boards.
Which state is the largest producer of solar energy?
1. Karnataka — 7,100MW. The south-western state of Karnataka heads India’s list of states producing solar energy. With a total installed solar power capacity of about 7,100MW – notwithstanding the 1,000MW of projects in the pipeline – Karnataka is way ahead of the other states.
Where is the windmills found in India?
GK – Wind Power Plants in India
| Name | Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| Muppandal windfarm | Kanyakumari | Tamil Nadu |
| Jaisalmer Wind Park | Jaisalmer | Rajasthan |
| Brahmanvel windfarm | Dhule | Maharashtra |
| Dhalgaon windfarm | Sangli | Maharashtra |