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Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities yesterday launched the knowledge hub Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy as part of the India-Denmark Energy Partnership.

Detailed explanation-2: -India and Denmark launch Centre for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy. In the coming decades, India is expected to become one of the largest markets for renewable energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Government of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of Denmark on 06.02. 2008 for cooperation in New and Renewable Energy (NRE) between Danish and Indian entities with the aim of developing NRE technologies.

Detailed explanation-4: -First Offshore Wind Project of India (FOWPI) is planned to achieve 200MW sized offshore wind farm near the coast of Gujarat, approx. 25km from Jafarabad. FOWPI emphasis on finalisation of design and technical specification of the windfarm including foundations, structures, turbines etc.

Detailed explanation-5: -Harnessing the potential of Gujarati coastline India’s first offshore wind farm will harness the great potential of the long Gujarati coastline to produce renewable and green energy to meet the country’s future needs.