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India's Wind Sector: Phoenix or Ashes? | ft. D V Giri

15 Feb, 2023
India's Wind Sector: Phoenix or Ashes? | ft. D V Giri
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India's wind energy sector has never had a breezy year for close to a decade now. An early mover in the green energy space, wind energy players relied on tax benefits for initial growth. But as incentives and subsidies faded, so did the fortunes.

Recently, in another major policy shift, the bidding regime for the wind sector would undergo significant changes.

To talk about the past, present and future of the wind energy sector, we spoke with Mr. D V Giri. He is the secretary general of Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), the industry lobby body for wind turbine makers. Giri has held senior executive positions in several sectors including foreign wind energy majors. He has been associated with Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association since its inception.

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