Climate change impact makes manufacturer look at new turbine for low wind speeds

NEW DELHI: In what may help India’ wind energy generation impacted by low wind speeds due to climate change, wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has introduced a new turbine targeted at low and ultra-low wind conditions.

This comes in the backdrop of India’ wind energy generation during this year’ peak season being the worst ever due to low wind speeds on account of an erratic summer monsoon, Mint reported earlier.

“To help meet the growing demand, Vestas is introducing the V155-3.3 MW turbine optimised for low and ultra-low wind conditions.