The GOI launched the Indian Wind Resource Atlas (IWRA) with a tracking level of 100 metres that can also be used for measuring solar radiation and sites for wind energy farming, providing a tool for improving project efficiency and grid management. The new atlas is an online Geographic Information System (GIS) tool to identify regional and local wind energy potential in India. The atlas module can also be used for solar power projects to check parameters for selecting a site. The atlas will help policy makers at the centre and states to deal with issues related to setting tariffs, transmission, grid frequency etc., and providing better infrastructure for the investors.
The aim of the IWRA is to find wind rich sites within India through various field measurements for the development of wind energy utilization and thereafter, consolidating the data that has been collected from such studies for the accurate and detailed preparation of the IWRA.
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