Suzlon bags global orders for generating 580 mw wind power

16 May 2013

India's wind-power turbine maker Suzlon today said its subsidiary REpower Systems has bagged orders for installations of a total of 580 MW capacity in the past three months from various countries.

"Suzlon Group subsidiary REpower Systems SE today announced cumulative orders of approximately 580 MW over a three-month period," the company said in a statement.

These orders cover various orders secured between 15 February 2013 and 15 May 2013 across Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, India, Poland and Sweden, the statement said.

"These orders underscore our competitive positioning across highly competitive European wind markets. With our focus on technology and customer centricity, we have the right products and services to continue to strengthen our position in these markets," Andreas Nauen, chief executive officer of REpower Systems, said.

"These orders highlight the continuing momentum in the wind sector, and for our group, across markets in spite of macro-economic uncertainties," said Tulsi Tanti, chairman, Suzlon Group.