Wind Power Potential in India
Author Information
Author(s): Pallav Purohit, Axel Michaelowa
Primary Institution: Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI)
Hypothesis
Can wind power projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) significantly reduce CO2 emissions in India?
Conclusion
The dissemination of wind power projects in India is unlikely to reach its maximum potential in the next 15 years, but CDM could accelerate this process with supportive policies.
Supporting Evidence
- The annual potential Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs) of wind power projects in India could theoretically reach 86 million.
- Under realistic assumptions, annual CER volumes could reach 41 to 67 million by 2012 and 78 to 83 million by 2020.
- CDM could help achieve maximum utilization potential more rapidly if supportive policies are introduced.
Takeaway
Wind power can help reduce pollution in India, but we need to do more to make it happen faster.
Methodology
The study estimates the CO2 emissions mitigation potential of wind power projects based on regional grids and historical diffusion trends.
Limitations
The projections are based on past trends and may not account for future changes in policy or technology.
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