Construction Digital Magazine August 2024 | Page 34

BAY OF BENGAL OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT
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BAY OF BENGAL OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT

WHO BUILT IT : NTPC LTD LOCATION : INDIA
’ s pursuit of renewable energy has given rise to the ambitious Bay of Bengal Offshore Wind Project , a joint venture between state-owned NTPC and private energy companies . This pioneering initiative aims to establish a vast offshore wind farm with an initial capacity of 4GW in the waters off the coast of Tamil Nadu .
The project ’ s scope involves the installation of hundreds of wind turbines across an expansive area . Upon completion , it is expected to generate substantial quantities of clean electricity .
NTPC is India ’ s largest power generation company and has spearheaded the project ’ s development , leveraging its expertise in power plant operations . 34 August 2024