DNV GL partners with the EU and Government of India to bring Offshore Wind to the Indian market
Four-year study demonstrates feasibility and commercial viability of offshore wind in India and sets a global benchmark for offshore wind power Gujarat’s and Tamil Nadu’s most promising offshore wind development areas identified to provide companies and government institutions with a starting point for future detailed offshore front end engineering design (FEED) studies The Government of India calls the reports “The beginning of India’s journey from Onshore to Offshore – A dream comes true.” Manchester, UK - 19th June 2018 - DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, is today showcasing the final reports in a study which demonstrates the commercial and technical feasibility of the offshore wind market In India. Co-funded by the European Union (EU), GPCL and ReNew Power the Facilitating Offshore Wind in India (FOWIND) project will enable organisations to make future investments in the region. India has made strong commitments under the UN Paris Climate Agreement and announced ambitious renewable energy goals in 2015, targeting 175GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, including 60GW from wind energy. To date, offshore wind development has largely been concentrated within Europe, but this is changing and DNV GL is supporting the Government of India in