Wind power potential in a changing climate

Abstract

Because of its extensive coastline and mountainous topography, the state of Gujarat in western India offers a great opportunity for the development of wind power. Alterations in weather patterns may have an impact, not just in Gujarat but also in other parts of the world, on the amount of wind power that can be generated. The effect that climate change will have on Gujarat's wind power output will be complicated and variable, depending on a number of different variables. Alterations in temperature gradients and the patterns of atmospheric circulation might lead to wind pattern shifts, which is one of the possible effects that could occur. These changes have the potential to alter the amount of wind power that can be generated in some places. In addition, severe weather phenomena such as hurricanes, cyclones, and thunderstorms have the potential to cause damage to wind turbines, which in turn lowers both their production and efficiency.