Wind power generates energy and local jobs in IndiaAs part of this carbon offset project, a wind power plant was realized in India in the Gujarat region near the village of Umrali. Here, a total of 19 turbines with a combined capacity of 51.3 megawatts generate sustainable energy with the help of wind power. The clean energy is fed into India's national power grid.
Since the majority of energy in India is generated by fossil fuels, wind power replaces some of this fossil energy and reduces CO2 emissions. The project also contributes to sustainable development in India. The implementation of the project will improve the infrastructure of the region and it can contribute to the further development of wind power in the area. During construction and operation, local workers will be employed in the project and occupational safety training will be provided.
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.
