Gamesa has signed an agreement with Greenko, an independent power producer in India, to develop 300 MW wind power in the country.
Out of the 300 MW agreement, the first phase of 160 MW is already underway and the project is expected to be commissioned by June 2015. Under this, Gamesa will install 80 of its G97-2.0 MW turbines in identified sites in Karnataka and Rajasthan.
The second phase of 140 MW is expected to be secured by April 2015. Under this, Gamesa will supply 70 of its G97-2.0MW – T-104 turbines in identified sites in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Commenting on the new order win, Ramesh Kymal, chairman and managing director, Gamesa India said, “With the government’s thrust in promoting India as a global manufacturing hub, it is imperative that renewables be considered as an alternate fuel to meet the power demand spurred by industrialisation.”
“ This successful synergy is greatly attributed to the joint commitment showcased by Greenko and Gamesa in delivering both economically viable and environmentally sustainable power projects in India,” Kymal further said.
With this deal, Gamesa’s combined wind portfolio with Greenko touches 600 MW, which are at various stages of development in the country.
Rajani Baburajan