Driving climate action forward with wind energyThis carbon offset project aims to promote sustainable development through the generation of environmentally friendly wind energy. The project sites are located in Bellary, Chitradurga, and Davangere districts in the Indian state of Karnataka, as these sites have been identified as ideally suited for wind power generation. 107 wind turbines with a total capacity of 125.15 MW increase the share of renewable energy in a grid still dominated by fossil fuel electricity generation. The use of wind energy saves an average of 253,240 tonnes of CO2 per year and reduces other pollutants produced by conventional power generation, thereby conserving natural resources.
In addition, the project strengthens rural electrification coverage in Karnataka and creates local employment opportunities.
How wind energy contributes to climate actionAs the name suggests, wind turbines use the power of the wind to generate energy. During this process, a generator located inside the wind turbine converts kinetic energy into electrical energy. As energy is still mainly generated from fossil fuels in many areas around the world, clean wind energy can replace some of this fossil, high-emission energy and verifiably save CO2 emissions.
In most cases, the sustainably generated electricity from the wind power projects is fed into a regional power grid, which diversifies the power supply and improves energy security in regions that are frequently affected by power shortages and outages. A project often creates increased job opportunities for the local population and the area can be used for additional activities, such as agriculture. Wind power projects make an important contribution to a clean energy supply worldwide and contribute to sustainable development with respect to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Wind energy projects in the ClimatePartner portfolio are registered with international standards.
