India to get electricity from offshore wind energy in 5 yrs

If experts to be believed then five years down the line, India will get electricity generated by wind-propelled plants installed in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.. The initiative which is a part of the country's green energy development programmes, is being implemented in close cooperation with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and National Institute of Wind Energy. A 100-megawatt pilot project will likely be installed in ocean off Gujarat in about three years. A new power generating sector under the Facilitating Offshore Wind in Industry (FOWIND) programme funded by the European Union will start under the project. FOWIND is supported by Euro 4 million grant from the Indo-European Cooperation on Renewable Energy programme and Euro 500,000 contribution through the Gujarat Power Corp Ltd (GPCL). Newzstreet TV Videos - Dedicated to bringing you the latest and best in politics, sports, current affairs and entertainment world. From traditional sports like cricket to best Bollywood entertainment news, Newzstreet TV is a must watch for news updates. Download our Apps on : Google Play Store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newzstreettv Apple Istore https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/newzstreet-tv-video-news/id1132005445?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Our Website http://www.newzstreet.tv