Strategy for establishment of offshore wind energy projects
The Government of India had announced the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy-2015 on 6th October, 2015. This landmark policy is aimed at fostering the development of offshore wind power within the country, providing a strategic framework for sustainable growth in this sector. The Government has now issued a first revision of this policy dated 17th August, 2023. The policy extends its reach up to a distance of 200 nautical miles from the baseline, covering the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been designated as the Nodal Ministry for overseeing the offshore wind power development, while the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has been entrusted with the role of the Nodal Agency.
