The Suzlon Group, one of the leading global renewable energy solutions providers in the world, has bagged order for 71.40 MW wind power project from Gujarat Industries Power Company (GIPL), a leading Gujarat based public sector undertaking engaged in the business of electrical power generation. The company will install 29 units of S97-120m Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) with all steel hybrid tower and 5 units of S97-90m WTGs with tubular tower having rated capacity of 2.1MW each.
Located in Kutch district, Gujarat, the project will be completed in three phases with execution culminating by April 2017. Suzlon will execute the entire project on a turnkey basis and will also provide operation and maintenance services for a period of 20 years through an integrated service package.
Suzlon has the more than two decades of experience in wind sector and maintains and services more than 9 GW across India, accounting for nearly 37% of the country’s total installations. As of March 2015, Gujarat’s total wind installations stand at 3,645MW, out of which 1,742MW has been contributed by Suzlon. Suzlon’s wind energy installations in Gujarat offset approximately 3.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, thereby supporting the transition of the state to a sustainable energy mix.
The S97 series of 2.1MW WTG feature the time tested Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) technology which is designed to maximise generation at lower wind sites. It not only delivers higher energy output, but also offers higher return on investment for our customers.
