Case Study
INOX Windfarm
THINKING OF TOMORROW…..
SAVING NATURE TODAY……
- Inspite of its many Hydro Projects and Dams, Kerala had power shortages. Seeing the growth of Renewable Energy and a trend towards greener technology, Ratish saw an opportunity in this growing sector. Suku, with skills in project implementing and his commitment to a pollution free world, made a pledge for working to bring renewable energy here.
- INOX wind, who were into generation of wind energy, was looking out to foray into South India where they did not have a presence. Carinae associated with Inox by convincing them to start a project in Kerala
Suku Nayar
Founder & CMD of Carinae Consultants Pvt Ltd
- After 15 years it diversified to HR & Staffing Consultancy & Advertisement Agency.
- From 2008 Corporate consultant for M/s Inox Group
- Installed 40 nos 1 KW of solar power, through ANERT certified company M/s Powerone Systems in the year 2014. (Off – Grid, connected to rooftop).
“Being a Nature Lover –
Made me Think Different”
RISE OF WIND FARM!!!
- In 2009, KINFRA invited Expression of Interest for a wind farm project.
- M/s Inox Renewable Ltd selected for final round & awarded the contract to set up 22 MW wind energy on 27.5Acres land leased from Kinfra Integrated Textile Park Kanjikode.
- Involved in revising the RE- Policy Wind against IDC @ 20 lac/MW to actual.
- In 2013 – Initiated for getting Zone wise tariff like in the other States through Hon. Commission.
- Project started execution during Nov 2016.
- Connectivity obtained from KSEB on 24.03.2017
- 16 MW Project completed and commissioned on 28.03.2017 out of 22MW.
- There are 8 Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) each having a production capacity of 2 MW.
- The cost of setting up each machines in an area of 2.5 Acres comes around 15 Crores.
- Once commissioned, the machines will be operated remotely using SCADA control system from Inox headquarters in Noida.
power purchase
The Kerala State Electricity Board Limited will buy the power generated from all 8 WEG plants as per the tariff determined by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Renewable Energy Scenario in Kerala
‐ Off the total renewable resource, Mr. Suku Nayar, representing, M/s Inox Renewable was instrumental in single handedly installing 22 MW of wind energy. This amounts to 37% of the total renewable energy resources in wind sector .
| Sl.No | Firms | Year | Installing Capacity | Location |
| 1 | KSEBL | Early 2000 | 250kw*9 Machines – 2.025 mw | Palakkad |
| 2 | Suzlon Energy Ltd | 2006-2007 | 600Kw*31 Machines – 18.60 mw | Attapadi, Palakkad |
| 3 | Vestas | 2006-2007 | 750kw*19 Machines – 14.25 mw | Ramakkalmedu, Munnar |
| 4 | Ahalya | 2016 | 2.1 mw * 4 Suzlon Machines – 8.4 mw | Palakkad |
| 5 | M/s Inox | 2016 | 2mw*11 Machines sanctioned Completed 8*2 mw – 16 mw | Kanjikode, Palakkad |
| Total Installed Capacity in Kerala | 59.275 MW |
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