Beyond the supply and installation of 50 Gamesa G97-2.0 MW turbines, the agreement contemplates the provision of the related operation and maintenance services for an initial five-year period. The turbines will be installed in several wind farms being developed in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan, which are slated for commissioning in two phases: September 2014 and March 2015.
This new contract marks an important milestone for Gamesa’s book of orders from independent power producers (IPP) in the Indian wind energy segment, boosting its local credibility as a turbine OEM.
Gamesa is present in India as technology provider and wind farm developer, with a pipeline of 4,300 MW. The wind tubine manufacturer has installed more than 1,100 MW in this market and services 869 MW under O&M agreements. In 2013, this region accounted for 22% of Gamesa’s total sales volumes.