Suzlon Energy (SEL) is planning wind power generation in Kerala with an investment of Rs.550 crore. The company will invest around Rs.100 crore for manpower and installing machinery for the wind farms and the rest of the funds will be raised from investors.

Location for the project is identified as Idukki and Palakad districts of Kerala and will have a annual capacity of 100 MW.  The power generated from these projects will be offered to the local industries and the State electricity board.

The Kerala Government has conducted detailed studies and resource assessments at 21 different locations in the state, with the assistance from the Union Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources, it is learnt. Out of 21 sites, 16 sites are feasible sites with mean annual wind power density of more than 150 watts/m2 (or the wind speed is above 15 km/hr) and were identified as wind potential areas.

The total feasible wind potential of the state is estimated to be around 605 MW.

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