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India's Orange Renewable starts ambitious plan with wind farm

Suzlon Group has bagged a 50.4 MW wind energy project from Orange Renewable Power.

The project is scheduled for completion in FY 2012-13.

As per the contract, Suzlon will supply 24 units of its S88 – 2.1 MW wind turbine generators totalling 50.4 MW of capacity. It will install, operate and maintain the wind turbines for the project, in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.

The S88 turbine is designed for operations in medium wind regimes with the ability to withstand extreme conditions and operate effectively with lower maintenance costs. Currently, over 2,400 units of the S88 have been installed worldwide, translating to over 5 GW of capacity.

“We plan to develop and operate a portfolio of renewable energy assets, including wind, biomass, small hydro and solar, where each project would be crafted to deliver optimum value to all stakeholders”, said Orange Renewable Power Co-Founder Ranjit Gupta.

"Rohit Modi, CEO – India and emerging markets, Suzlon Energy Limited, added: “We are pleased to receive this order from Orange Renewable Power and look forward to partnering with the company in its ambitious plans for the wind energy sector in India. With growing participation and investment from domestic and international IPPs, the segment is already playing a pivotal role in accelerating the development of Indian wind energy market”.

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