Union power minister R.K. Singh, in a virtual ceremony, recently dedicated to the nation three wind projects developed by Sembcorp.
Sembcorp Energy India Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, completed its latest set of three wind projects aggregating 800 mw, taking its total renewable energy generation capacity in India to 1,730 mw. Sembcorp was awarded these projects (denoted as SECI-1, 2 and 3; see table) through a tender floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
Together, these assets provide enough clean energy to power more than 600,000 homes and avoid over 2 million tonnes per year of carbon dioxide emissions.
This capacity is also the largest operational wind capacity with any developer to-date from SECI auctions, a release from Sembcorp said.
During the virtual dedication, Singh stressed that India was committed to achieving its target of 175 GW Renewable Energy capacity by 2020 and Prime Minister’s vision of 450 GW Renewable Energy capacity by 2030.
With a presence across nine states, SEIL owns and operates 35 assets, adding up to a total power capacity of 4,370 mw including 1,730 mw of renewable energy.
SEIL, since entering the Indian market in 2011, has established itself as a reliable independent power producer in the country. With a presence across nine states, SEIL owns and operates 35 assets, adding up to a total power capacity of 4,370 mw including 1,730 mw of renewable energy.
| SECI-1 | SECI-2 | SECI-3 | |
| Capacity (MW) | 250 | 250 | 300 |
| PPA duration (years) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| No. of WTGs | 119 | 120 | 143 |
| Rated capacity of WTG | 2.1 MW | ||
| Location | Tamil Nadu | Gujarat | |
| Total Area | 2,606 sqkm | ||
Vipul Tuli, Managing Director, Sembcorp Energy India Limited said: “This is a collective achievement of India’s power sector.The successful completion of the SECI 1, 2 and 3 projects were made possible with the support and guidance of MNRE and Ministry of Power, as well as close partnerships with many central, state and local authorities. Delivery of this 800 mw capacity is a testament to collaboration between industry and government.”
Sembcorp’s SECI 3 project is the first in the country to install 2.1MW G122-127m wind turbines which are designed to work efficiently even at low wind speeds. The wind turbine generators used in Sembcorp’s SECI 1 and 2 projects are also well suited to a variety of climatic conditions.
In addition, Sembcorp’s proprietary remote digital monitoring and analytics capabilities are synchronised with teams on the ground, to optimise performance and asset life, the Sembcorp release noted.
Featured photograph shows Sembcorp Energy India’s SECI-3 wind energy project located in Bhuj, Gujarat.
