Which of the following states in India has the maximum potential for wind energy?

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  1. Punjab
  2. Gujarat
  3. Himachal Pradesh
  4. Uttar Pradesh 

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Option 2 : Gujarat
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  • Gujarat leads India in wind energy potential and installed capacity. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE),
  • Gujarat has an estimated wind power potential of 142.56 GW at 120 meters and 180.79 GW at 150 meters above ground level, making it the state with the highest wind energy potential in India.

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  • Tamil Nadu: While Tamil Nadu has a significant installed capacity of 11,409.04 MW, it ranks second in terms of wind energy potential.Wikipedia

  • Karnataka: Karnataka follows with an installed capacity of 6,731.30 MW, but its wind energy potential is less than Gujarat's.Wikipedia

  • Maharashtra: Maharashtra has an installed capacity of 5,216.38 MW, with a wind energy potential lower than that of Gujarat.

Therefore, Gujarat stands out as the state with the maximum potential for wind energy in India.

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