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  • Mar 17, 2024
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LOCALS, EXPERTS RAISE CONCERN OVER ADANI WIND PROJECT IN SRI LANKA:

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Adani wind project in Sri Lanka faces controversy over potential environmental impact and livelihood concerns among locals and experts.

source:renewz

 About the Controversy Surrounding Adani Wind Project in Sri Lanka:

  • Adani Green Energy’s wind power project in northern Sri Lanka sparks controversy.
  • Locals and environmentalists express worries about potential impacts on coastal regions and livelihoods.
  • Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment approved the $442-million project in February last year.
  • Concerns raised over the project’s impact on biodiversity, particularly on migratory bird routes.
  • Installation of 50 wind turbines expected, drawing criticism for potential habitat destruction.
  • Sri Lanka’s Central Environmental Authority conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment, inviting public feedback.
About Adani wind project in Sri Lanka:

●   Adani Group initiated two renewable energy projects totaling 500 MW capacity, costing $500 million, in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.

●   These projects stirred controversy amid India’s objections to a Chinese energy project in the same region.

About National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Ltd.) :

●   NTPC Ltd. is a central PSU under the Ministry of Power, established in 1975.

●   India’s largest energy conglomerate.

●   Aims: to provide reliable, economical, and environment-friendly power solutions through innovation and agility.

●   Headquartered: New Delhi.