Suzlon wins 30 MW order from Altrade Group for wind farms in Rajasthan

File photo of a wind farm in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL) today said it had won a 30 MW order from the Altrade Group for two wind farm projects in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur districts of  Rajasthan.

The order is from two group companies - Tarini Minerals Private Ltd and Indrani Patnaik. Suzlon will set up, operate and maintain the projects, which will comprise 20 units of its S82 1.5 MW wind turbine generators and will be commissined by January 2011, a press release from the Pune-based company said.

According to the release, the Orissa-based Altrade Group focuses primarily on the iron ore mining industry and is diversifying into the real estate and hospitality sectors.

This project is the Group's maiden venture into wind energy, and once completed will generate enough electricity to power over 6,000 households. The Group also has plans to register the projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

The project will extend Suzlon.s leadership of the Rajasthan wind market, taking the total
installed base to over 700 MW, the release said.

Mr. Ashok D.Sa, President . South Asia and Middle East - Suzlon Energy Limited,
said: "We acknowledge the confidence that Altrade group has placed in Suzlon's expertise
and capabilities in delivering a sustainable and profitable wind power solution. We are happy
to contribute to the Group.s green initiative and help them achieve their sustainability
goals."