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In an interview, DV Giri, Secretary General, Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association said that in 2018-19 with the dependence on the SECI bids that have an 18 months project period, and bids from Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra will see the installation of around 2,000-2,500 MW in FY19, further adding that the turnaround will start from 2019-20 and the future is good for the industry.

CESC is India's first fully integrated electrical utility company and it has been on an epic ride ever since 1899 in generating and distributing power in Kolkata and Howrah.

The wind sector, in the last two years, has not seen much traction due to various reasons. And because of the recent cancellation of auctions in various states, the year will pass with a no-show from the sector that had earlier added 34 GW of capacity.

Wind dominates the renewable energy (RE) segment with an installed capacity of over 34,000 MW. The segment, which was once the leader in RE, may lose its sheen as grid-connected solar energy may take over wind in the coming years

The target is achievable if you look at the wind potential and the capabilities of the wind turbine manufacturers, who can manufacture the machines and develop the workforce to execute the project. If you take that as a benchmark, then it is achievable.

The revised renewable target for 2022 is 227 GW, including 67 GW. We welcome this move as it will also enable India’s energy security and transition to a low-carbon economy. It is also a testament of the government’s confidence in the sector to deliver the targets

We have displayed energy efficient motors. Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing a revolution in the motor business. New slip-ring motors, which are displayed, is highly energy efficient. When we talk about power consumptions, motors play a major role.

There are three categories in this - IPPs with long term PPAs, IPPs with a mix of long term PPAs and short term sale, and IPPs without any long term PPAs and completely relying on short term sale