Suzlon Group has announced the winning of a major EPC order from Sembcorp Group for a 180.6-mw wind farm in Karnataka.
The order was placed by Green Infra Wind Energy Ltd, a renewable energy-centric subsidiary of Sembcorp. As part of the order, Suzlon will install 86 wind turbines generators with hybrid lattice tubular (HLT) tower and rated capacity of 2.1 mw each, for the wind power project coming up at Kanakagiribad, Bagalkot, Karnataka, and expected to commission in 2024.
As part of the mandate, Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project including, erection and commissioning. Suzlon will also provide comprehensive operation, and maintenance services post commissioning.
Speaking on the order win, Ashwani Kumar, CEO, Suzlon Group, said, “This is a third repeat order from Sembcorp. We are delighted to partner with them again and appreciate the confidence that the customer has demonstrated in our products and service offerings.”
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“With the global consensus that renewable energy is the most viable weapon to combat ‘Climate Emergency’, there is a concerted worldwide effort to ramp up wind and solar installations. We are seeing the momentum picking up in India as well, with increased interest from all our stakeholders and customer segments to invest in renewable energy. Suzlon’s expertise in the Indian wind energy market over the last 27 years with products that are best suited to India’s varied wind regimes offers convenience and reliability to customers for setting up wind power projects all across India, backed by our impeccable service offerings.”
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