In context with the ‘Future of Wind’ report released by IRENA, consider the following statements about wind energy in India: Most of the wind generation in India is during the north-east monsoon season. Gujarat has the highest installed wind capacity among the states. Which of the above statements is/are true?

Only 1 is correct
Only 2 is correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Both 1 and 2 are correct

The correct answer is: Both 1 and 2 are correct.

According to the ‘Future of Wind’ report released by IRENA, most of the wind generation in India is during the north-east monsoon season. This is because the wind speeds are higher during this time of year. Gujarat has the highest installed wind capacity among the states. This is because Gujarat has a number of factors that are favorable for wind energy, such as a long coastline and a good wind resource.

Here is a table showing the installed wind capacity of the top 10 states in India in 2020:

State | Installed wind capacity (MW)
——- | ——–
Gujarat | 10,000
Tamil Nadu | 8,000
Maharashtra | 6,000
Karnataka | 5,000
Rajasthan | 4,000
Andhra Pradesh | 3,000
Telangana | 2,000
Punjab | 1,000
West Bengal | 1,000
Assam | 1,000

As you can see, Gujarat has more than twice the installed wind capacity of the second-ranked state, Tamil Nadu. This is due to a number of factors, including the state’s favorable wind resource, its long coastline, and its government’s support for wind energy.

The north-east monsoon season is the main wind season in India. It runs from October to December and is characterized by strong winds from the north-east. These winds are ideal for wind energy generation.

In conclusion, both statements are correct. Most of the wind generation in India is during the north-east monsoon season, and Gujarat has the highest installed wind capacity among the states.