Dhanushkodi may get windmills soon

RAMANATHAPURAM: In a bid to promote wind energy, the Centre for Wind Energy Technology (CWET), is contemplating establishment of windmills in Dhanushkodi area near Rameswaram in Ramanathpuram district.
The CWET, a Government of India body, has come forward with the idea of conducting a feasibility study in Dhanushkodi area to generate power from windmills. The CWET has decided to install a long tower at Dhanushkodi, near Rameswaram, sources said.A machine will be installed at the tower to record details of the wind. Experts will study the velocity, direction, source and period of wind from the machine, sources said.