Suzlon wins 75 MW repeat order from a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) through MSEDCL bid
Suzlon wins 75 MW repeat order from a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) through MSEDCL bid
- To supply around 36 units of S111-140m with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each
- Project to be completed in Maharashtra as per MSEDCL bid guidelines
- The project will provide electricity to ~46,850 households and curb ~1,54,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year
Pune, India: Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced its order win for development of 75 MW wind power project from a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) through Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) bid. Suzlon will install around 36 units of S111-140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project will be located in Maharashtra and will be commissioned as per MSEDCL bid guidelines.
Suzlon will execute the entire project on a turnkey basis and will also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services for the complete project lifecycle.
Speaking on the order win, J.P. Chalasani, Group CEO, Suzlon Group said, “We are glad to partner with the leading IPP yet again for their MSEDCL bid project. We are encouraged by the trust and confidence demonstrated by them in Suzlon’s technologically advanced and innovative products and services. With our two decades of experience, proven technologies, comprehensive product portfolio, and end-to-end solutions along with integrated maintenance and services, Suzlon is best positioned to capitalize on the growing market opportunities in India.”
The S111 wind turbine generator (WTG) is the latest addition to the 2.1 MW platform. With a rotor diameter of 111.8 meters and swept area of 9,852 m2, the S111-140m is designed to optimally harness wind resources at higher altitudes making low wind sites viable. It not only delivers superior energy yield, but also offers higher return on investment for customers.
About Suzlon Group:
Suzlon Group is one of the leading renewable energy solutions provider in the world with an international presence across 18 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and Americas. With over two decades of operational track record, the Group has a cumulative installation of over 17 GW of wind energy capacity, over 7,600 employees with diverse nationalities and world-class manufacturing facilities. Suzlon is the only Indian wind energy company with a large in-house Research and Development (R&D) set-up in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and India. Over 11 GW of the Group’s installation is in India, which makes up for ~35% of the country’s wind installations, making Suzlon the largest player in this sector. The company has also forayed into the solar space. The Group, headquartered at Suzlon One Earth in Pune, India, is comprised of Suzlon Energy Limited and its subsidiaries.
Source: Suzlon
