Wind energy sector globally is recording fast phased growth after the 2008 slowdown. The order books with the major players will substantiate the health growth. Adaptation of newer technology will enhance this growth rate pointed the stalwart in the wind segment Tulsi Tanti. He was speaking on the side line of the release of the Suzlon’s latest S9X suite wind turbines.
India according to Tanti will “register close to 40 per cent growth rate in the wind segment. And also will continue to contribute the maximum to the renewable energy mix in the country.”
The new S9x series has been designed to cater to the global market. This series produces 14 million kilowatts of more power in twenty years in comparison to the existing S88 series. “The S9X series has a energy yield of 14 per cent more, a greater grid compliance and technologically very advanced, ” pointed out John O’Halloran, President Technology in his presentation. This new equipment is also enhanced with flexible speed technology which will enable it to manage the sudden fluctuations.
Tanti pointed out that the company’s order book stands at US $6.5 billion which is a clear indication of the global growth in this segment. Suzlon has presence in 28 countries globally with 17000 Mw operational. He added that the aim is make the company from 17 Gw to a 100 Gw by 2020. That means he said,an addition of 4500 Mw an year both from offshore and onshore put together.
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