Google- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued a new notification clarifying that the amendment in norms for onshore wind energy, particularly regarding “micrositing,” is applicable only to future projects, not current ones.
- The amendment, issued on July 4, 2024, requires developers to optimize wind turbine locations using wind flow modeling and optimization tools as per IEC 61400-1 standards, ensuring turbine safety by considering factors like extreme wind, flow inclination, vertical wind shear, and turbulence.
- Developers must maintain specific distances between turbines: 5D perpendicular to the predominant wind direction and 7D in the predominant wind direction, and avoid placing turbines within 500 meters of any cluster of at least 15 inhabited buildings unless state-specific norms dictate otherwise.
- The clarification aims to ensure a smooth transition and continuity for ongoing wind projects, addressing concerns from developers in the process of commissioning new wind projects.
- Micrositing, as defined by MNRE, involves optimizing wind turbine placement within a wind farm to maximize energy production, considering all physical constraints of the area. The focus is on optimized output rather than strictly adhering to a minimum distance between turbines.
Source:Saurenrgy