Gamesa bags 250-MW wind power project from Orange Renewable

Gamesa Wind Turbines Private Limited has signed an order for 250-MW wind power project with Orange Renewable, promoted by Singapore-based AT Holdings Pte Ltd. Orange Renewable is focused on developing, constructing and operating renewable energy projects in the field of wind and solar. The strong Orange Renewable team has expertise in project development, capital mobilisation, contract awards and management, project management and power plant operations.
 
Under this agreement, Gamesa will supply 125 units of G97 – 2.0MW – T104 across the three identified sites. While 100 MW at Ananthapur (Andhra Pradesh) and 50MW at Ratlam are scheduled to be completed by March 2016, the 100 MW project in Agar, Madhya Pradesh is to be commissioned by September 2016.
 
For the 100 MW project in Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh, Gamesa will be responsible for providing turnkey solutions where as in the 150 MW Madhya Pradesh, it will be responsible for project supply, erection and commissioning. The agreement also includes a long term operations and maintenance contract. 
 
Commenting on the deal, Ramesh Kymal, chairman and managing director, Gamesa India, said, “This order further cements Gamesa’s partnership with Orange Renewable and we are pleased to announce that they will be commissioned in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh which testifies our customers trust in us. With a turbine made for India, we expect to deliver better generation for our clients and contribute positively to India’s renewable energy capacity addition targets. This will bolster our role in bringing wind energy to the forefront and improve energy security of the country.”
 
Sudhir Nunes, chief executive officer, Orange Renewable, added, “We are pleased to announce our second round of projects with Gamesa. With our strong wind resource and technology differentiation this 250 MW project adds substantial value to our growing portfolio and further expands our geographical presence to southern India states. This project reinstates our focus to deliver optimal energy solutions to the country.”