Suzlon Energy, rated as the fifth biggest wind turbine producer globally, declared that it has obtained a new order for more than 100 MW projects from Orient Green Power (OGPL), a Chennai, India- based renewable energy developing company. Suzlon will supply the turbines for two wind projects in India.
Suzlon S9X series Wind turbine
Suzlon will supply 48 units of its new S95 wind turbines, which forms a part of its latest S9X series. The order valued around Rs.650 crore will require Suzlon to supply wind turbines for two projects each with a production capability of 50.4 MW coming up in Gujarat and Karnataka states. The Gujarat wind project is anticipated to be commission by May 2012 while the project at Karnataka will be commissioned a month later by June 2012.
Tulsi R. Tanti, Suzlon Group’s founder, Chairman and Managing Director, stated that the order from OGPL, one among the foremost Independent Power Producers of renewable energy, underlines the valuable proposals offered by the company as all included solutions supplier in the fast growing wind energy sector. He added that his company anticipates delivering the project package along with the required services to the satisfaction of the client.
Orient Green Power is a segment of Shriram EPC Group and is a heterogeneous and independent renewable energy provider with a key focus on wind power generation. The company presently has over 198 MW functional wind production facilities.