Suzlon Adds 300 MW to Contract with PPM, Now Totals 700 MW

Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation just extended its contract with PPM Energy to add 300 MW of wind turbine capacity making it one of the largest single contracts in the history of the company and the U.S. wind energy industry. The original agreement called for delivery of 300 MW of turbine capacity in 2008 and 100 MW of capacity in 2009, but this addition of 300 MW in 2009 brings the total to 700 MW over two years.

The turbine agreement includes the total supply of 143 units of the S88-2.1 MW in 2008 and 191 units in 2009. Suzlon is also contracted for operations, maintenance and service of the wind turbines for two years and an option for five, and will do so by expanding its service territory with new facilities to meet the demand.

Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation, is the US-based subsidiary of Suzlon Energy A/S of Denmark. Suzlon is the world's 5th leading wind turbine producer with 2,700 MW of wind turbine capacity supplied across the world. Suzlon has manufacturing facilities in Belgium, China, India and the United States – covering the entire value chain from wind turbine components to complete wind turbine systems. Suzlon is undertaking an aggressive expansion program to expand its base to 4,200 MW of capacity by January 2008.

PPM Energy is part of the IBERDROLA group of companies, the world leader in wind power, with more than 6,500 MW of combined wind power capacity.

Comments

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[JohnBo]

From other reading I believe this PPM Energy/Suzlon project is targeted for Colorado and Oregon. GE is supplying the generators. It is a great international project for all the countries and companies involved.

The announcements are great news. The project permits 98% of the land to be used for other purposes. Good wind sites will be utilized, state revenue increased, jobs created, construction materials consumed and also a rise in demand of local services for workers. I hope GE continues doing so much for our country and I consider GE at the top of all renewable energy companies in the entire US.

[Freddie Sirmans]

Just browsing the internet, very interesting blog

[Manu Sharma]

"Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation, is the US-based subsidiary of Suzlon Energy A/S of Denmark."

Suzlon is actually an Indian company with headquarters in Pune in the state of Maharashtra. They have a sales office in Denmark.

[Chandranshu Pandya]

That's right.
Suzlon is an Indian company.

[don bartell]

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Just imagine the amount of money you can save when you have your own power generator providing you with free electricity! A windmill is a very good alternative especially with the economic situation nowadays. It is affordable to your budget and best of all its’ free. You can purchase or build your own wind generator at any hardware store or online site.