(ET)
Wind power generation across the state surged substantially with stronger winds blowing over past few days. The average wind power production jumped to 1,808 MW on Sunday, which was almost six times the 315 MW generation registered on Monday last week.
The electricity generated from the wind energy sources was even higher at 2,753 MW, 3,365 MW and 3,440 MW on Saturday, Friday and Thursday respectively, shows daily data compiled by the Western Region Load Dispatch Centre (WRLDC), which is a central government entity.
The generation was as low as 16 MW on Tuesday. “The wind speed has accelerated over the past few days, which has pushed up wind power generation the state. The production had even crossed 3,000 MW mark on Thursday and Friday last week,” said K K Bajaj, a city-based energy and regulatory expert.
