Suzlon Group wins 105 MW wind energy project order from Greenko Group

Renewable energy major Suzlon Group on Monday announced its maiden order win of 105 megawatts (MW) from Greenko Group with over 1 gigawatts (GW) of operating assets.

"The project will be located in Andhra Pradesh and will be progressively commissioned by January 2017," Suzlon said in a press release.

According to the statement, Suzlon will provide 50 units of S97 120m 2,100 kW wind turbine generators with hybrid tower totalling 105 MW capacity.

"We are delighted to partner with Greenko. It is a clear indication of the traction in overseas IPPs' engagement with sustainable renewable technologies like wind energy," Suzlon Group Chief Sales Officer Ishwar Mangal said.

Suzlon Group is a renewable energy solutions provider with an international presence across 19 countries and has a cumulative installation of 15 GW of wind energy capacity.

Greenko has 1 GW operating capacity and is working towards reaching the capacity of 3 GW by 2018.