Enercon (India) Ltd, the global technology leader in wind energy sector, plans to venture in Haryana. The company signed MoUs over a year ago for installation of 140 mw wind power plants in the state.
The wind velocity n the state is low and at present the company is assessing the suitability of various sites for wind power projects. "If at a particular location, wind resource is found to be good, the company will start development of a wind power project at that site," said Dipankar Das Sharma, Head - Business Development & Operations, Madhya Pradesh, Enercon (India) Ltd. At the same time, other factors will also be considered. Sharma is also responsible for development of projects and their operations in Haryana region.
In another significant development, Enercon is planning to install 40 to 50 mw wind power plants in Madhya Pradesh by March 2009. Around Rs 250 crore investment will be there, said Sharma. In the financial year 2009-10, the company plans to install further 60 to 80 mw wind power plants in Madhya Pradesh at various locations.
"Depending on the circumstances, the plans and policies of the company need to be re-framed," said Sharma. The company is monitoring wind speeds at various locations in Madhya Pradesh, like Dewas Mansaur and Shahjanpur. The company also plans to take up the study of wind speeds at Bhopal and its surrounding places like Sehore and Hoshangabad.