Ecoren Energy has given an order to Vestas for wind turbines for the 20MW Mullur Wind Farm to be built in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Image: Vestas’ 2.0MW turbines at South Plains, Texas, USA. Photo: Courtesy of Vestas Wind Systems A/S
The order includes supply and installation of nine V110-2.0 MW turbines delivered in 2.2 MW Power Optimised Mode, a 10-year full scope AOM 5000 service contract as well as a VestasOnline Business SCADA system for data-driven monitoring and preventive maintenance. Turbine delivery has started and commissioning is expected by the fourth quarter of 2018.
Vestas Asia Pacific president Clive Turton said: “With the second order from Ecoren Energy this year, we underline how our reliable and versatile technology delivers the most effective solutions and lowest cost of energy for our customers in India. The Indian wind energy market is growing tremendously and with this order, Vestas will further enhance the economic growth of the country by providing job opportunities in both manufacturing and operations.”
Ecoren Energy chairman and managing director Prasad Yerneni said: “At Ecoren, we always believe in having the best global technology partnerships to harness our resource-rich sites and our collaboration with Vestas on both projects is an important milestone in our high value growth journey here.”
Once completed, the project will have an estimated annual production of 61 GWh.
Source: Company Press Release