Suzlon Group, one of the leading wind turbine manufacturers’ evolutionary S97-HT DFIG 2.1MW Wind Turbine with an All-Steel Hybrid Tower has achieved 35% PLF over the last 12 months i.e. since the launch in November 2014. The prototype was commissioned on June 9, 2014 at Nani Ber District of Kutch, Gujarat. The evolutionary product has received encouraging response from customers across segments and reflects in the 350 MW of orders received.
The S97-HT DFIG is the Worlds’ tallest All-Steel Hybrid tower (120 metre height) design which combines both lattice and tubular structures, designed indigenously to harness the enhanced availability of wind resources at higher altitudes making low wind sites viable. It increases energy output by 12% to 15 % over other turbines of same capacity at 90m height.
The combination of lattice and tubular gives enhanced tower strength at lower cost. The three-dimensional lattice structure can support heavier weights due to the broad base and reduces the steel requirement apart from being logistic friendly.
