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The Jaisalmer Wind Park is India's second largest and globally, the fourth-largest operational onshore wind farm.[1] This project is located in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, Western India.
| Jaisalmer Wind Park | |
|---|---|
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 Location of Jaisalmer Wind Park in Rajasthan, India | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Amarsagar - Badabaug - Tejuva - Soda Mada, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India |
| Coordinates | 26°55′12″N 70°54′0″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2001 |
| Wind farm | |
| Type | Onshore |
| Site area | 5,000 km2 (1,900 sq mi) |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | Suzlon’s entire portfolio ranging from 350 kW model to S9X – 2.1 MW series |
| Make and model | Suzlon |
| Nameplate capacity | 1,064 MW |
| External links | |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
The Jaisalmer Wind Park was started in August 2002. The wind park by developed by Suzlon Energy and comprises Suzlon's entire wind portfolio – ranging from the earliest 350 kW model to the latest S9X – 2.1 MW series.[2] Its installed capacity is 1,064 MW, which makes it one of the world's largest operational onshore wind farms.[1]
By April 2012, its combined installed capacity crossed 1000 MW i.e.,1 GW.[3] At 1064 MW, the wind park became the largest of its kind in India,[3] and one of the largest wind farms in the world.[4]
In 2015, 24 wind turbine generator of 2.1 MW each were installed at Tejuva, taking the overall production to 50.4 MW.[5]
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View from Jaisalmer's Fort: part of Jaisalmer Wind Park
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