Suzlon commissions 19.5 MW GMDC wind farm two months ahead of schedule
Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL), the world's third largest* and India's largest wind turbine manufacturer, announced the completion and commissioning of a 19.5 MW wind farm project for the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) at the Maliya -Miyana site in Rajkot district of Gujarat. The project comprises 13 units of Suzlon's S82 - 1.5 MW wind turbines and has been commissioned in record time, almost two months ahead of the contractual commissioning period.
Tweet-- This first 19.5 MW project forms part of the GMDC’s larger roadmap to develop 100 MW of wind power capacity. Speaking on the project, the GMDC spokesperson said: “Diversification into wind energy is a key strategic initiative for the GMDC, in pursuit of energy security and reduction in GHG emissions. As a responsible corporate citizen in the energy sector, we feel it is our duty to harness green energy and to help save the world from global warming.”
The GMDC spokesperson further added, “We entrusted Suzlon for our maiden wind energy project and are pleased that the project has been completed much ahead of its schedule. We acknowledge Suzlon’s efficient execution capabilities and the close collaborative approach.”
Speaking on the project, Mr. I. C. Mangal, President, India Business – Suzlon, said: “GMDC is one of the leading PSU’s in Gujarat. We take pride in our association with the GMDC and look forward to strengthening this relationship. We also appreciate the support and the cooperation from the GMDC officials in our endeavor to deliver the project ahead of its schedule.”
Gujarat’s visionary state leadership has been actively engaged in supporting the development of renewable energy in the state, acknowledging the importance of achieving energy security and also mitigating the threat of global warming. The state has taken visionary leadership in encouraging state PSUs to harness the renewable energy and in response, most of the leading PSUs including GACL, GSPC, GSFC, GNFC, GSEC among others, have set-up wind power projects in the state. GMDC has now joined the league and has plans to invest in a 100 MW wind energy project in the future.
Suzlon has been the No. 1 player in Gujarat’s wind power sector for many years and in FY2008-09 consolidated its market share to 68%. Suzlon’s Kutch wind park in Gujarat is amongst the largest in the world with a current installed base of over 775MW and growing. Suzlon has also contributed significantly to the state by way of sizable direct and indirect employment generation, and a number of CSR initiatives to help create a sustainable livelihood & lifestyle for local communities.
The company began its journey from this very state in 1995 and has its registered office in Ahmedabad. Suzlon has substantial footprint across the state with a network of offices, manufacturing and testing facilities, in addition to the 876 MW of wind power capacity installed in wind farms across the state.
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About Suzlon Energy Limited
Suzlon ranked as the world’s third leading wind turbine supplier in terms of market share in 2008. Suzlon has ranked as the leading manufacturer in the Indian market for ten consecutive years, maintaining over 50% market share. Suzlon has its corporate offices in Pune, India and company’s global spread reflects in its projects and markets portfolio - extending across Asia, Australia, Europe and North and South America. Suzlon is a highly vertically integrated wind turbine manufacturer with manufacturing capability along the full value chain – from components to complete wind turbine systems. Please visit www.suzlon.com