Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has achieved the milestone of connecting 5000 MW to the Indian Grid, thus becoming the second largest OEM in India by cumulative installed capacity. Siemens Gamesa began its Indian journey in 2009 and emerged as the largest player within 5 years. The company has operations across 7 key wind states has … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa achieves 5000 MW commissioning mark in India
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India invites expression of interest for first offshore wind energy project
The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) at Chennai, an autonomous body under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has called for ‘Expression of Interest’ (EoI) for the first-ever offshore wind energy project of India to have a 1,000 MegaWatt (MW) (1 GigaWatt) installed capacity. “The global EoI is intended to shortlist prospective … Continue reading India invites expression of interest for first offshore wind energy project
Continue readingNGIE and Abraaj to build a wind energy platform in India
NGIE and Abraaj Group, a private equity investor of Dubai are jointly planning to expand in India with a wind power platform. The aim of the venture is to tap the opportunities in India that are drastically growing in renewable energy space. ENGIE while commenting on overall joint venture stated that it has acknowledged a … Continue reading NGIE and Abraaj to build a wind energy platform in India
Continue readingEnel wins first wind energy tender in India
Italy’s biggest utility Enel said on Friday it had won its first green energy tender in India and planned to expand further in the country. Enel, one of Europe’s biggest renewable energy players, said it had won the right to sign a 25-year energy supply contract for a 285 megawatt wind power farm in the … Continue reading Enel wins first wind energy tender in India
Continue readingVestas secures first order for V120-2.2 MW from Indian auction win
Long-term customer Powerica Limited has placed the first V120-2.2 MW order globally for the 50 MW power project in Bhatel Wind Farm in Gujarat state. The project was awarded as part of the state-level wind power auction in Gujarat concluded in December 2017. The V120-2.2 MW is latest extension of Vestas’ 2 MW platform, making … Continue reading Vestas secures first order for V120-2.2 MW from Indian auction win
Continue readingSuzlon Energy manufactures India’s longest wind turbine blade
Wind energy solutions provider Suzlon Energy has said that the company has designed and manufactured India’s longest wind turbine blade at its Padubidri Rotor Blade Unit. The advanced blade (SB 63) measures 63 meters in length and has been specifically developed for Suzlon’s new S128 wind turbine family with a rotor diameter of 128 meters, … Continue reading Suzlon Energy manufactures India’s longest wind turbine blade
Continue readingSuzlon wins two wind power projects in Gujarat
Suzlon Group today said it has won two wind power projects of 300 MW and 200 MW. Suzlon will install 238 units of S111 140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each, SuzlonBSE 0.36 % said in a statement, adding that the projects will be located at Kutch district in Gujarat. … Continue reading Suzlon wins two wind power projects in Gujarat
Continue readingSuzlon wins 500 MW wind farm contracts in Gujarat
Suzlon Group, one of pioneers in India’s wind energy sector, said it has won construction orders for two wind energy farms in Kutch region of Gujarat, totaling 500 MW of capacity. Suzlon will execute both the projects on a turnkey basis and will also provide operation and maintenance services, the company said. The bids were … Continue reading Suzlon wins 500 MW wind farm contracts in Gujarat
Continue readingSuzlon wins 75 MW wind power project
Suzlon has won an order for development of 75 MW wind power project from a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) through Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) bid. Suzlon will install around 36 units of S111-140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project will be located in Maharashtra. … Continue reading Suzlon wins 75 MW wind power project
Continue readingSenvion wins 30 MW EPC project from Engie
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has been awarded a 30 MW onshore wind project from Engie – one of the world renowned clean energy companies, to deliver the Tithwa Project (won through Gujarat state competitive reverse auctions), as a sign of growing emphasis on renewable energy in India. The project will comprise … Continue reading Senvion wins 30 MW EPC project from Engie
Continue readingInox Wind bags 50 MW in Maharashtra auction
Wind energy solution provider Inox Wind said today it has won 50MW in the Maharashtra state auctions concluded recently at tariff of Rs 2.86 per unit. “The bid was won at a fixed price of Rs 2.86/unit for 25 years. This win is on back of the 300MW order win from SECI-1 auctions, 300MW in … Continue reading Inox Wind bags 50 MW in Maharashtra auction
Continue readingSenvion wins 101,2 MW EPC project from ReNew Power
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has been awarded a 101,2 MW project from ReNew Power – one of India’s largest clean energy companies, to deliver the Bhuwad Wind Project (part of Round 2 bidding from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited – a company of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, … Continue reading Senvion wins 101,2 MW EPC project from ReNew Power
Continue readingInox Wind wins auction to 200MW wind farm in India
Inox Wind has won the third round of auction conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop 200MW wind farm in the Indian state of Gujarat. SECI is an Indian government enterprise which conducts auctions and awards clean energy contracts in the country. Inox Wind has won the auction at a fixed price … Continue reading Inox Wind wins auction to 200MW wind farm in India
Continue readingIndia 2 GW wind energy auction prices at near record low
Torrent Power participated in the competitive bidding in the e-Reverse Auction process held on February 13, 2018 by SECI (Tranche III) for setting up of 2000 MW ISTS -connected wind power projects and emerged as winner in the auction, for the acquisition of 499.8 MW. The said capacity will be developed in the State of … Continue reading India 2 GW wind energy auction prices at near record low
Continue readingTamil Nadu has potential to double wind energy
US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), which conducts research and analyses on financial and economic issues related to energy and environment, on Wednesday ridiculed Tamil Nadu’s coal-fired thermal power expansion plans and said the State had the potential to double its wind energy capacity by 2027 and increase its solar capacity six-fold. … Continue reading Tamil Nadu has potential to double wind energy
Continue readingIndia should aim from 50 pc renewable energy by 2030
Coal Minister Piyush Goyal today said India should strive for 50 per cent of its power generation capacity from renewable sources by 2030 on the back of technological advancements in solar and wind energy. “With technological advancements in solar power and large turbines in wind energy, the country should strive for 50 per cent generation … Continue reading India should aim from 50 pc renewable energy by 2030
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa signals turnaround in India winning 326 MW wind power orders
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, the leading renewable energy player in India, has won multiple wind power orders for a total of 326 MW from several leading Independent Power Producers and various Industrial customers in the country in different projects. As per the agreements, Siemens Gamesa will handle the entire infrastructure needed to operate the projects … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa signals turnaround in India winning 326 MW wind power orders
Continue readingVestas achieves largest order intake in India
Watsun Infra Private Limited, a subsidiary of Continuum Wind Energy, has placed a 96 MW order for the second phase of the 150 MW Periyapatti Wind Farm in the state of Tamil Nadu. The project showcases the 2 MW platform’s flexibility by optimising wind park layout to the site’s wind conditions and employing 34 V100-2.0 … Continue reading Vestas achieves largest order intake in India
Continue reading6,500 MW of wind energy projects to be auctioned in 3 months in India
The central government and various state governments will award contracts to set up another 6,500 MW (6.5 GW) of wind energy projects in the next three months, the ministry of renewable energy said. Combined with the 3 GW awarded in the first nine months of this fiscal year, this will take the total amount of … Continue reading 6,500 MW of wind energy projects to be auctioned in 3 months in India
Continue readingSuzlon commissions first operational offshore met station in Arabian Sea
Suzlon Group, along with associates, commissioned their first Operational Offshore Met Station in the Arabian Sea. Suzlon group is actively working on offshore wind energy technology and has initiated techno-commercial feasibility study. Under the guidance from National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) Chennai and approvals through National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) Chennai, Suzlon and … Continue reading Suzlon commissions first operational offshore met station in Arabian Sea
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