Suzlon to set up 150 MW wind turbines for DLF in Gujarat

04 Oct 2007

Mumbai: Suzlon Energy Ltd has secured a major order from DLF Ltd for setting up of a wind farm of 150 MW wind turbine capacity in Gujarat.

The order comprises 100 units of Suzlon''s S82 1.5 MW turbines, which will be installed by March 2008, the company said in a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

"We are very pleased to secure this major order from DLF. This order marks a major new initiative from DLF to invest in power - one of the most critical infrastructure areas for India today, and through wind making it an environmentally friendly and sustainable venture." Said I C Mangal, head of Suzlon SBU-West.

New Delhi-based DLF is a leading real estate developer in India. The group has over 289 million sq. ft. of existing development and 615 million sq. ft. of planned projects spread over residential, commercial, retail, hotels, and infrastructure and SEZ projects.