India-based wind energy company Suzlon has received an order from gas utility GAIL to supply turbines for two projects with a capacity of 23MW in the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in India.
Suzlon will supply 11 2.1MW units for developments set to be completed at the end of the 2011 to 2012 fiscal year. It is the fourth order between the two companies and now represents a capacity of more than 67MW.
A portion of the electricity from the sites will be used to power GAIL's requirements with the remainder being sold to local utilities through long-term power purchase agreements.
Tulsi Tanti, founder, chairman and managing director of Suzlon, said, 'We are very pleased to announce our fourth order from GAIL, a 'Navaratna' PSU that has led the way with its approach to climate change mitigation and renewable energy. This order underscores our position as a partner-of-choice for large wind investors in India. With the strength of our future development pipeline, our customised end-to-end offerings and our long term service capabilities, we are the best positioned to take advantage of the rapid growth of the Indian wind market. As we look ahead, we are very confident that we will maintain our leadership position in what is one of the most vibrant wind energy markets in the world today.'
Last month Suzlon opened a new training facility in Illinois, US, for technicians working across the company's North American operations.