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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Tata Power. Tata Power has collaborated with Germany-based RWE Renewable GmbH to explore the potential for joint development of offshore wind projects in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order to exploit the potential and keeping the falling global tariff trend in view, the government has announced its intention of installing 5 GW of offshore wind installations by 2022 and 30 GW by 2030.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has a wind power potential of 695.50 GW at 120m hub height. The states with high potential are Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajastan, and Tamil Nadu. India has set a target of 30 GW of offshore wind installations by 2030.

Detailed explanation-4: -India can potentially generate 194GW of offshore wind power along its 7,600km coastline. Tamil Nadu and Gujarat combined can offer 71GW of offshore wind. Offshore wind projects can deliver more than 50-55% utilisation factors with a better wind resource profile in deep oceans.

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.