Suzlon Bags 180.6 MW Wind Project in Karnataka from Sembcorp Subsidiary

Pune-headquartered Suzlon Group has secured a new order for the development of a 180.6 MW wind power project for Green Infra Wind Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of Sembcorp.
 
Under the contract, the wind turbine maker would install 86 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 2.1 MW each.
 
The project, located in Kanakagiribad, Bagalkot, Karnataka, is expected to be commissioned in 2024.
 
In this project, the Tulsi Tanti-founded company’s scope of work includes the supply of wind turbines (equipment supply) and execution of the project including, erection and commissioning.
 
Post commissioning, it will also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services.
 
Commenting on the order win, Ashwani Kumar, CEO of 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.”
 
He further said “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.”
 
“Every Suzlon turbine ranging over 80 per cent-90 per cent on domestic content and manufactured in the country through a thriving domestic value chain is a testament to our contribution to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” he added.