During the last decade there is a tremendous increase in the energy requirement which is being fulfilled by different power generation means and among which the wind energy has the priority for mega watt capacities. There is a rapid increase in power generation through wind world wind during the last decade.

The advanced of wind engineering has led to tremendous increase in wind turbines sizes. In 1978 the typical rotor diameter was 16 meters which become upto 126.3 meter by 2004.

Presently, rotors with diameter more than the height of Statue of Liberty have been produced.

Pakistan has a 1,046 Km coastline in the South. Average wind speed is more than 7 m/s in Gharo Wind Corridor and estimated wind potential is more than 50,000 MW. This huge potential is waiting to be exploited

India is our neighbor country and has almost similar geographic location as that of Pakistan.India has an installed capacity of more than 4000 MW on the same wind corridor which passes through before entering Indian territory.Thus there is no point in not utilizing the natural asset.

Government of Pakistan has taken an initiative to utilize AE / RE sources of Pakistan. Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB) is facilitating the projects as one window operation. AEDB has a mandate to reach 9700 MW power through AE / RE by year 2030 as directed by President and Prime Minister.

-Policy guidelines approved by Prime Minister and issued by Ministry of Water and Power
- Wind data measured, analyzed and Wind Risk taken by Government
- 100% off-take guaranteed
- Upfront tariff published by NEPRA
- 15% Return on Equity (ROE) guaranteed as per NEPRA guidelines
- Attractive cost of land for wind energy projects (Rs. 500 per acre per year)

CPL has put in engineering efforts to develop & test micro wind turbines. The objective is to serve at grass root level. The concept is reverse of an exhaust fan. Plastic blades of fan are connected to a DC motor. The fan blade acts as rotor and motor is used as generator.

This innovative concept using local resources makes wind turbines of as low as 25-50 watt. However, the selection of profile & configuration are important.

The potential of success is hidden in use of existing components with slight modification without advanced engineering, which keeps technology lean & costs down.