WindTurbines PDF
WindTurbines PDF
231/7/2018-Wind (Part-I)
Government of India/ a u+al
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy/ +di 3it +4iawfza 3i +inrza
Sir/ Madam,
I am directed to refer to NoCs issued by Ministry of Defence for installing Wind
Turbines in the vicinity of Air Force Stations wherein one of the mandatory requirement is
Standard obstruction markings and lightings, as per IS 5613 notification and International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, on wind turbines. The relevant clause of
NoC is reproduced as under:
2. In this regard, during a meeting with IAF at Bhuj Air Force Station it was
informed by Indian Air Force authorities that the obstacle lights of several wind turbines
are either damaged/ not working which creates hazard for our aircrafts.
3. Accordingly, it was requested during the meeting to ensure that the standard
markings and serviceability of obstacle lights on all wind turbines, as per above
mentioned clause failing which the Ministry will be constrained to advise disconnection of
such wind turbines from the grid. Accordingly, all OEMs/ wind farm developers/ Wind
Farm operators are requested to submit a report regarding the operation of said lights on
their wind turbines to this Ministry at the earliest, latest by 17.01.2020.
Yours faithfully
I=L
( Dr. Rahul Rawat)
Scientist 'B'
Copy to - Chief Engineer, Gujarat SLDC
- Com manding Officer, Indian Air Force Station, Bhuj