PLANNING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM IN JAISALMER DISTRICT

Abstract

A small wind turbine is defined as a turbine with a capacity of 100 kW or less. Small wind turbines can meet the electricity needs of individual homes, farms, small businesses and villages or small communities and can be as small as 0.2 kW. They can play a very important role in rural electrification schemes in off-grid and mini-grid applications. They can be a competitive solution for off-grid electrification and can complement solar photovoltaic systems in off-grid systems or mini-grids.A huge market awaits in telecommunications industry where there has been an exponential increase in the number of telecom installations in off grid regions. According to the industry estimates the total estimated global wind power market share of small wind turbines stood at around 0.14% in 2010 and is expected to increase to 0.48% by the year 2020 (Global Data, 2011). Decentralization is the key to rural electrification. Instead of the few giant monoliths we need to have multiple, smaller configurations cutting distribution and transmission losses. Capital costs besides promoting rural development due to, increased access to power. They can meet important unmet electricity demands and can offer local economic and social benefits, particularly when used for off-grid electrification. Indian wind market has come of age wherein local stakeholders should play a more active role in the use of wind energy, with ways to maximize its value for their community development. It's time that we realize that a personal stake in this sector will not only foster rural socio-economic development but also provides an opportunity to avail of the benefits of wind energy.