NewsroomPune: Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL), worlds fifth largest* and Indias largest wind turbine manufacturer, won a repeat order from Senok to supply 10 units of Suzlons S88 – 2.1 MW wind turbine generators, aggregating to 21 MW of wind power capacity. The project will be commissioned in two phases and be completed by May 2012.
Speaking on the order Mr Noel Selvanayagam, President, Senok Group, said: This new order underlines Senok Groups strategic focus on wind energy. We take pride in being the pioneer in commercial wind power projects in Sri Lanka. We are happy to once again partner with Suzlon for this new project and count on Suzlons collaborative approach and time tested service capabilities to continue our endeavor towards a greener tomorrow.
Mr Tulsi R. Tanti, Chairman and Managing Director, Suzlon Group, said: This repeat order underlines Suzlons strong value proposition – offering expertise and flexible solutions – from concept to commissioning to meet our customers unique needs across diverse geographies and wind regimes. This island nation has considerable potential for wind, and a great need for power to drive its economic growth. We at Suzlon look forward to building great synergies in partnership with the Senok Group in Sri Lanka.
Suzlon has previously supplied a 10 MW wind project to the Senok Group, the order marked key firsts for Sri Lankas wind energy sector as the first project to feature megawatt class turbines, and also the first project by any private developer in the island nation. The new 21 MW project will come up alongside the existing project site in the Puttalm district of Sri Lanka.
Senok Group, is a diversified business conglomerate of Sri Lanka with interests across construction machinery, automotives, infrastructure development, tea, haulage and mining. The Group has an established presence in the clean energy space with its wind portfolio and investments in mini hydro projects.
