MNRE's draft sub-group report on wind energy-V: Way forward

The sub-group, formed to support the main working group, has made a set of recommendations, post three meetings on the subject.

• All states should take renewable purchase obligation (RPO) in all renewable power resources, including for wind. Further, each state should have a 10-15 year perspective for RPO from different resources.
• For grid stability, spinning reserves must be created at the regional level and the central government may provide assistance for the purpose. 
• There is an urgent need to carry out comprehensive resource assessment for wind energy. 
• For quality control, new guidelines may be developed which, among others, provide for heavy penalty for erection of non-certified wind turbines. 
• Regarding land issues, a policy for allocation of government for wind farming on footprint basis may be formulated.
• A need for creating a level playing field for both indigenous and imported turbines has also been emphasized upon.