Exploiting wind power and reducing the use of fossil fuels have witnessed tremendous growth in Wind Turbine installation.

According to the Worldwide Wind Energy Council’s annual Global Wind Report, the worldwide wind sector built a record 117GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the most notable year in the growth of wind energy. 

Global energy power is shifting towards renewable energy due to the great return on investment from clean and sustainable energy.

As a result, renewable sources such as solar, hydro, geothermal, and wind are playing important roles in altering the global energy environment.

According to the World Energy Outlook (WEO), by 2030 clean energy systems will play a substantially larger role than they do today.

These are the key players in this strong change! A reliable impact on the target to quadruple renewable energy in India by 2030.

Current Status of Wind Energy

The Market & Trends:

  • The wind power industry has the potential for significant expansion as global markets shift to greener power alternatives.  
  • The market is going to witness a staggering increase at a CAGR of 10.2% over the next decade, reaching rupees sixteen trillion seven hundred billion by 2034 from rupees five trillion in 2023.
  • When we talk about only the Asia-Pacific region, it dominated the worldwide wind energy market in 2023, making it a total of 43%. 
  • With the energy balance transition, wind power might account for more than 30% of total worldwide energy generation by the mid-21st century. 

1. Role of Wind Energy in Sustainable Living:

  • Lifecycle: Wind turbines have far lower life cycle carbon emissions than traditional forms of electricity, despite the fact that they require materials and energy to manufacture and operate. After 20-25 years of operation, the overall good impact on the environment overcomes the initial carbon expenditure. 
  • Production Changes: The growing popularity of wind energy has led to new technical innovations, resulting in more efficient turbine designs. It features wind turbines with bigger blades and taller towers that provide more electricity while lowering the carbon impact per kilowatt-hour generated.
  • Protection of the Environment: By using wind power, we can generate electricity with minimal toxic byproducts. It not only lessens our reliance on fossil fuels but also helps us to get reliant on the unlimited source of energy.
  • Overall Environmental Impact: Wind energy does not require water to cool operations. In reality, it decreases acid rain and smog, both of which are directly caused by coal and gas burning. Thus, it becomes less reliant on fossil fuels. 

2. Technological Advancements in Wind Turbines 

  • Innovations in Turbine Design : A major advance in wind turbine technology is the creation of larger, stronger blades. They can catch more wind energy by increasing the rotor size and blade length. The larger mega turbines let windmills generate more electricity. 
  • Development of Turbine Operation : Turbine capacity has shifted from kW to MW, with significant performance increases. While it keeps on changing, the focus remains on improving reliability, increasing capacity, and reducing costs.
  • Advanced Material Availability : Examples of innovations include single-stage gearboxes, direct drive systems, and permanent magnet generators. It increases turbine capacity and power output. As land becomes less accessible, especially in urbanizing India, we need to improve turbine efficiency. 
  • Recycling Technologies for Turbine Components : The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) created PECAN, a material for producing reusable wind turbine blades. Another incredible finding is a recyclable epoxy thermoset. A thermoplastic that allows the boost to be reused in composites. Carbon rivers are also a popular modern idea. A method of transforming wind turbine blade scrap into usable material.

3. Offshore vs. Onshore Wind Energy 

Both onshore and offshore wind energy play a crucial role in carbon-free electricity generation. 

ONSHORE WIND ENERGY OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY 
Installed in the isolated regions with high wind capacity and mostly on land. Involves turbines in bodies of water and electricity generated through constant wind speeds at sea. 
Lower installation charges and maintenance costs. Experiences stronger and more persistent winds.  
Easy access to the repairs and offer economic benefits like lease payments to landowners, tax money for local municipalities, and more. The location is remote from populous regions, which reduces noise problems. Room for larger turbines. 
It is well-developed, efficient, and dependable for electricity generation. They frequently run at higher capacities, making them more efficient. 


Future Growth Opportunities in Both Sectors

ONSHORE WIND ENERGY GROWTH OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY GROWTH 
Onshore wind power is to grow from 542 GW to 1,787 GW by 2030 and 5,044 GW by 2050. That’s a tripling and a tenfold increase. By 2030, experts expect global offshore wind capacity to increase to 228 GW, nearly ten times its current level. 
By 2050, Asia will have over fifty percent (2,656 GW) of the world’s onshore wind power, led by India (more than 300 GW).  

Asia is expected to have more than 100 GW of offshore wind power plants, increasing to 600 GW by 2050.  

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India aims to install 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030. Improving upcoming projects to 58% in 2030 and 60% after. 

4. Slashing CO2 emissions by wind energy

The development of a reduction in CO2 emissions by 7.2 million tons highlights the successful adoption of wind power in multiple industries. This result shows the acceptance of various businesses and industries for wind energy. 

KP Energy helps them further by increasing installed capacity, enhancing turbine efficiency, and incorporating cleaner and more efficient technology.  The vision and the motto of KP Group align with the data above. We offer a vital contribution to the upgradation of renewable energy in India.

As South Gujarat’s first turbine installer, we are a top BOP solution provider for wind power projects and wind-solar hybrid power projects.

5. Integration with Other Renewable Sources

One of the most popular integration is wind and solar energy. It is the best combination as they both produce electricity during different hours compensating for each other. In addition to this, this combination makes the power grid even more durable and stronger. Additionally, battery energy storage systems (BESS) can save extra renewable energy and provide it during peak demand. This aids in balancing energy supply and demand while minimizing the need for additional electricity generation.

Meanwhile, smart grid technology enables efficient control and supply of renewable energy sources. It connects several dispersed energy resources to the electricity grid. A linked sensor monitors the current climatic and environmental variables, improving both service quality and safety. 

6. Community Engagement and Environmental Impact 

Every power generation comes with some or the other consequences or impacts on the environment. The wind turbines come with: 

  • Noise Impact: Noise and visual impact include turbine location and noise reduction technology, which can help to mitigate these effects. Engaging with the community to resolve aesthetic problems and delivering correct noise levels can assist in reducing anxiety.
  • Community support: Wind energy projects boost the investment in wildlife conservation as well as give lift to infrastructural developments. Moreover, it boosts road upgrades and healthcare facilities. These all factors in all bring growth to the community.

7. Future Trends in Wind Energy

  • Airborne wind energy (AWE): It is a broad term describing transforming wind energy into electricity using autonomous kites or unmanned aircraft. It has the potential to be constructed at a lower cost, deploy faster, and capture stronger and more consistent winds by flying at higher heights.
  • Floating Installations: The creation of floating wind structures has evolved from existing fixed structure technologies. It has a more precise, adapted design of wind turbines for offshore floating platforms, incorporating downwind rotors, high tip speed ratio operation, and perhaps two-bladed rotors, which might affect the cost of the platform and the entire floating system. 

So, to match more such incredible wind turbines, India has set a goal to have 140 GW of wind installed capacity by 2030. It needs to construct 9.3 GW of wind power per year between 2024 and 2030 to achieve this.

Conclusion 

As Gujarat’s first turbine installer, we provide durable and sophisticated design and technology for a better, more secure world. KP Group has a turbine portfolio of more than 1.8 GW, which is being upgraded year after year. Thus, along with accurate installation, we offer effective control energy storage.

With 30 years of excellent experience, 24*7 support, convenient solutions, and huge savings, we are Gujarat’s top wind BOP solution provider. The first choice for wind turbine installation and an honorable recipient of the “Mahatma Gandhi Award”, we stand as the best choice for wind renewable power in India. Looking for the best wind energy installers? Visit KP Group now!