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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Establishes Wind Repowering Committee

Wind repowering is a strategic process aimed at upgrading existing power plants by integrating new or refurbished technology.

January 22, 2024. By Abha Rustagi

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification announcing the formation of a Wind Repowering Committee.

The committee, chaired by the Joint Secretary (Wind) of MNRE, comprises key members including the Director (Technical) of IREDA, Director (Projects) of SECI, Chairman of the Representative of Central Transmission Utility, MD of Idam Infrastructure Advisory, and MD of Enerfra India Pvt. Ltd. Additionally, Chintan Shah, Former Director of IREDA, and the Director General of the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) are also enlisted as committee members.

Wind repowering is a strategic process aimed at upgrading existing power plants by integrating new or refurbished technology, such as installing longer and more efficient wind turbines to enhance productivity.

The MNRE had previously introduced its wind repowering policy in 2016, facilitating the replacement of older-generation turbines with newer, more efficient counterparts. Notably, a few months ago, the ministry notified the wind repowering policy specifically targeting turbines with a capacity lower than 2 MW.

According to MNRE, a significant number of wind turbines installed in India before the year 2000 are of sub-MW capacity and located in areas with high wind energy potential. These outdated turbines not only lag behind in efficiency compared to modern technology but also feature lower hub heights, contrasting with the current standard hub heights ranging from 120 to 140 meters.

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