Suzlon receives 50.4 MW order from Odisha-based PSU NALCO

Mumbai: Suzlon Energy Limited, the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine manufacturer, announced today a new order from the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) - Asia's largest integrated aluminum company - to set up, operate and maintain 50.4 MW of wind energy projects in Andhra Pradesh. The order comprises 24 units of Suzlon’s S88 – 2.1 MW wind turbines which will be set-up in the Gandikota region, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh.

This order marks NALCO’s entry into the wind energy sector, with this maiden project scheduled for completion and commissioning by January, 2012. The power generated will be sold to the state electricity grid. NALCO plans to register the project under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Speaking about the order, Mr. Tulsi R. Tanti, founder, Chairman and Managing Director – Suzlon Group, said: “NALCO has been one of India’s leading public sector firms and Asia's largest integrated aluminium major. Their foray into wind energy signals yet another visionary step; embracing clean, renewable wind energy to power a more sustainable tomorrow. We are pleased to partner with NALCO and look forward to delivering a solution that fulfils the high standards of this pioneering firm.”

Incorporated in 1981, as a public sector enterprise of the Government of India, NALCO is Asia's largest integrated aluminium company, encompassing bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting and casting, power generation, rail and port operations.