Suzlon Energy Ltd, global wind turbine manufacturer, has secured a new order from National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) to set up, operate and maintain 50.4 MW of wind energy project in Andhra Pradesh. The order comprises 24 units of Suzlon S88 – 2.1 MW wind turbines, which will be set up in the Gandikota region, Kadapa district, marking Nalco’s entry into the wind energy sector.
The project is scheduled for 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.