German wind turbine-maker Senvion has secured an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract from Alfanar Company for a 300MW wind project in India.
Image: Senvion to supply turbines for 300MW project in Gujarat, India. Photo: Courtesy of Falk Schaaf/FreeImages.com
Senvion will deliver the Bhuj Wind Project, which is part of Round 3 bidding from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
The wind farm will be located in the state of Gujarat. The scope of the project will include supply and installation of 131 of Senvion’s 2.2M120 turbines, which will be installed at a height of 120m.
The full scope of the EPC contract includes electrical and civil works. The project is slated for commissioning within the next 18 months. Senvion will also provide 10 year comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the wind farm.
When commissioned, the wind farm will generate enough clean electricity to be supplied to about 290,000 homes in Gujarat, India.
Senvion chief sales officer David Hardy said: “Alfanar and Senvion have a global strategic relationship to win together globally and success in India is a key demonstrator of the relationship.
“This win clearly demonstrates that Senvion has come of age in India for a long term play with the set-up of execution teams, production facilities, a operational service center and largest R&D center outside of its home base Germany. We expect a very busy time ahead in Indian market.”
In February, Senvion had secured a contract from ReNew Power to supply wind turbines for the 101.2MW Bhuwad wind project to be located in Gujarat, India.
The project will comprise 44 Senvion 2.3M120 turbines at 120m height which will produce enough clean energy to supply the power needs of almost 100,000 Indian homes.