Fatehgarh wind project : Siemens Gamesa wins turbine contract from Adani Green Energy
Fatehgarh wind project : Siemens Gamesa has bagged a contract to supply wind turbines from Adani Green Energy, an Indian renewable energy company, for its 473MW onshore wind project in Fatehgarh in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
In this regard, the Spanish wind turbine manufacturer will deliver 215 of its SG 2.2-122 wind turbines, which will be manufactured at its facilities in India.
Under the contract, Siemens Gamesa will be responsible for the manufacturing, supply, installation, and pre-commissioning of the wind turbines for the new wind farm in Rajasthan.
The Fatehgarh wind project, which is slated to be commissioned by September 2021, marks one of the largest wind turbine orders on record for Siemens Gamesa in India.
Siemens Gamesa wins turbine contract from Adani Green Energy for the Fatehgarh wind project in Rajasthan. Photo courtesy of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A.
The Spanish wind turbine supplier had earlier bagged contracts for various wind projects with Adani Green Energy, totalling 391.2MW. Out of this, 87.6MW has already been placed into operations, while the remaining wind capacity is under construction.
Commenting on the Fatehgarh wind project contract, Navin Dewaji – Siemens Gamesa India CEO said: “We are happy to announce this new deal with Adani Green Energy and we thank them for placing their confidence in our capabilities. Growing partnerships with leading IPPs like Adani encourage us to enhance our efforts in developing innovative technologies to deliver more value for our customers.
“Such large deals demonstrate the industry’s commitment towards renewable energy and reiterate the growing importance of renewable energy in the country’s energy portfolio.”