India - Enercon to erect wind power plants in Haryana

It is reported that Enercon Limited plans to venture in Haryana. The company signed MoUs over a year ago for installation of 140 MW wind power plants in the state.

The wind velocity and the state is low at present the company is assessing the suitability of various sites for wind power projects. Mr Dipankar Das Sharma Head of Business Development & Operations, Madhya Pradesh, Enercon Limited said that “If at a particular location wind resource is found to be good, the company will start development of a wind power project at that site.”

At the same time, other factors will also be considered. Mr Sharma is also responsible for development of projects and their operations in Haryana region aid Mr Sharma. In the financial year 2009-10 the company plans to install further 60 MW to 80 MW wind power plants in Madhya Pradesh at various locations.

Mr Sharma said that “Depending on the circumstances, the plans and policies of the company need to be re framed. The company is monitoring wind speeds at various locations in Madhya Pradesh like Dewas Mansaur and Shahjanpur. The company also plans to take up the study of wind speeds at Bhopal and its surrounding places like Sehore and Hoshangabad.