Suzlon's subsidiary wins order in US for wind turbines

Suzlon Group's subsidiary, REpower Systems has concluded a contract with an East Coast US wind power developer for the delivery of 73 wind turbines, it said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

The REpower MM92 turbines, with an overall power output of 150 megawatts (MW), are destined for a project in Oklahoma, located in the south-central region of the US, teh release said.

The wind turbines each have a rated output of 2.05 MW, a rotor diameter of 92 metres and a hub height of 80 metres. Due to the climatic conditions, the turbines are equipped with the Hot Climate Option, which eases operation during the dry, hot summer months in that region of the country.

The filing added that the delivery and initial operation of the turbines is planned for the third and fourth quarters of 2012.

Andreas Nauen, CEO, REpower Systems said, "we are pleased to announce our second largest US project to date and supply the reliable MM92 turbines for what will be REpower's first wind farm located in the soth-central region of the country."

Tulsi Tanti, chairman, Suzlon Group added, "this order once again underscores our strong competitive positioning as a group in the US market. With our comprehensive product portfolio, extensive service capabilities and a robust track record, we are well positioned to grab opportunities in the high growth expected in the US market in 2012."

Shares of Suzlon were trading at Rs 20.85 on the BSE this morning, up 1.71 per cent from the previos day's close.