Sembcorp awards a new order of 50.4 MW to Suzlon
Pune, 12th April 2023: Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced a new order win for the development of a 50.4 MW wind power project for Sembcorp’s renewables subsidiary Green Infra Wind Energy Limited. Suzlon will install 24 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project is located in Karnataka and is expected to be commissioned in 2024.
Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project including, erection and commissioning. Suzlon will also provide comprehensive operation, and maintenance services post commissioning. Sembcorp was awarded the 50.4 MW capacity following the tariff-based bidding process.
Speaking on the order win, JP Chalasani, CEO, Suzlon Group, said, “As the country’s leading renewable energy solutions provider, Suzlon is proud that valued customers like Sembcorp, continue to choose our leading technology and capabilities across the value chain of wind energy. We are proud that our partnership with Sembcorp will assist Indian Railways to become a net-zero carbon emitter by the end of this decade thereby contributing to a sustainable India.”
“Suzlon, with its 28 years of experience in the wind energy market, is well positioned to contribute to India’s fight against “climate emergency” with a renewed focus on renewable energy. Our products which are best suited for varied wind regimes and immaculate service offerings makes Suzlon the obvious choice for our stakeholders and customers.”
“Every Suzlon turbine ranging over 80%-90% 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”.
Suzlon turbines feature the time tested Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) technology that efficiently integrates wind turbines into the utility network to meet the grid requirements. Suzlon’s R&D efforts are continuously geared towards increasing turbine performance, harnessing more energy from low wind sites, and lowering the cost of energy.
