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The Wind Farm Industry in Mandal: Growth, Challenges, and Ecological Impact
A Booming Onshore Wind Energy Sector in India
Mandal boasts India’s largest onshore wind farm, featuring over 3,000 wind turbines that generate approximately 1,500 megawatts of electricity—enough to power over a million homes daily. The region's unique topography and wind patterns, heavily influenced by the Western Ghats mountain range along India's western coast, create favorable conditions for wind energy development. As the wind from the Arabian Sea meets the natural barrier of the mountains, it generates strong breezes on the sheltered side, making Mandal an ideal location for the wind farm industry.