Inox Wind bags order for 40-MW wind project from Roha Dyechem

The project, to be based in Gujarat, is scheduled to be commissioned by March 2017

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BS B2B Bureau Mumbai
Last Updated : Nov 18 2016 | 1:04 PM IST
The Mumbai-based dyes (colour) maker Roha Dyechem Pvt Ltd (RDPL) has awarded a contract to Inox Wind Ltd for setting up a 40 MW wind power project in Gujarat. The project will be executed on turnkey basis and is scheduled to be commissioned by March 2017.

Roha Dyechem - which manufactures natural & synthetic colours that are used in food & beverages, paints, fertilisers, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals - has diversified its activities in renewable energy as one of the emerging sectors to boost its business in future.

"The group believes in sincerely contributing towards a cleaner, greener and safer planet, while pursuing the goal of helping to create a better place for people to live in. We have found a reliable partner in Inox and are assured by Inox's capability in delivering a sustainable and quality projects for us," said Ramakant Tibrewala, chairman, Roha Group.

RDPL has already successfully invested in an aggregate of 52.5 MW of solar energy and 13.5 MW in wind energy and further plans to reach a combined milestone of 500 MW at various locations.

The 40 MW order from Roha Dyechem is part of the 350 MW of orders announced by Inox Wind on October 3, 2016.

The order comprises of supply and installation of 20 units of Inox Wind's pioneering 113 meter rotor diameter turbine, which is part of the company's successful 2 MW platform - presently its most technologically advanced wind turbine variant.

As part of the turnkey order, Inox Wind will provide Roha Dyechem with end-to-end solutions from development and construction to commissioning and providing long-term operations and maintenance services.

"With the new order, we will further build on our strong relationship with Roha Dyechem as well as our market position in Gujarat as the leading wind energy solutions provider in the state. We are pleased to further build on the success of Inox's 2 MW platform in India," said Kailash Tarachandani, chief executive officer, Inox Wind Ltd.

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First Published: Nov 18 2016 | 1:00 PM IST

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