A REVIEW OF WIND ENERGY IN INDIA - A PANACEA FOR GREENHOUSE GASES

Electrical power demand is ever increasing in India due to rapid development in various sectors. Use of fossil fuels to meet this demand adds to the problem by not only polluting the environment by increasing the emission of green-house gases but also depleting the nonrenewable sources of fossil fuels from the earth. It is therefore important that we focus our attention towards renewable sources of energy. Wind energy is one of the promising sources of clean and green energy which can prove to be reliable and help in meeting the energy demands. There are some challenges and limitations of wind energy. The requirement of a large area for installation of windmills, cost of installation and maintenance are some of the factors which need optimal planning. This paper explores the potential of wind energy in India, the challenges in shifting our dependency from non-renewable to a renewable source and government policies to promote wind energy in India.