The monsoon season in India begins with the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, usually around June 1, but this year it's expected to arrive on May 27.
The southwest monsoon brings cool, refreshing winds from the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea, which also play a role in generating renewable energy.
India heavily relies on coal for electricity, but to combat climate change, it aims to increase wind energy capacity to 121 GW by 2032, up from 45 GW.
Wind energy can be inconsistent, making accurate forecasting important for maximizing electricity generation and minimizing fossil fuel use.
Seasonal climate forecasts, such as monsoon wind predictions, help with planning energy production, particularly in states like Rajasthan with poor wind availability during certain months.
Monsoon winds are especially beneficial for the agriculture sector, as they help meet electricity demand during the kharif crop season (June-October).
Wind turbines in windy areas, like the Western Ghats, generate most of their annual power during the monsoon months.
Variability in wind speed during the monsoon season makes it important to anticipate changes to balance power generation.
Advanced weather prediction models and tools, like the Wind Atlas of India, help improve wind energy planning.
AI and high-density data from radar and satellites are now used to predict wind speeds with greater accuracy, improving renewable energy forecasting.
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