Siemens Gamesa has won a contract to supply 96 SG 3.6-145 turbines to Azure Power’s 346 MW wind project in the state of Karnataka, India.
The turbine manufacturer is due to start supplying the machines from its 3.X platform in the second quarter of 2023.
It brings its total order intake in India to over 1.4GW.
Azure Power is developing the project, its first in onshore wind, under the SECI Hybrid 4 and SECI 11 tenders.
The developer holds a pan India portfolio of over 7.4GW of operational and under-construction renewable energy assets, primarily in solar.
Navin Dewaji, India CEO of Siemens Gamesa, said: “We are delighted to begin this new partnership with Azure Power on this large-scale project using use our latest India focused technology. The contract provides new impetus to the wind industry at a key juncture in the country’s energy transition.
“Teams from both companies have worked relentlessly over the last few months to secure maximum value for the project. With this new joint approach, alongside our technological innovation, we are confident of delivering the right renewable energy solutions to the market.”
Harsh Shah, CEO, Azure Power, added: ” We are pleased to partner with Siemens Gamesa in our first wind project. Wind energy is going to be an imperative element for delivering firm, reliable and clean energy to achieve the energy transition vision of the country. This partnership will create long-term supply visibility while securing sustainable value for our stakeholders.”