CHENNAI: The National Institute of Wind Energy's (NIWE) proposed 50 MW demonstration wind farm off Dhanushkodi has raised ecological and community concerns due to its proximity to the newly declared Greater Flamingo Sanctuary. The area also assumes importance as a wetland, crucial for local fishermen's livelihood.

The first-of-its-kind project in the country, conceived as part of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) ASPIRE programme, aims to serve as a research and testing platform for offshore wind technologies in India’s marine environment.

Located at the southern tip of Rameswaram Island, the project site offers consistent wind speeds averaging 8.3 metres per second, making it ideal for testing large-capacity turbines. Spread over 75 acres of operational area, the test fa

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