State to Sign MoU With Suzlon for Producing 4,000 MW Green Energy.

Andhra Pradesh government has decided to enter into an MoU with Suzlon Energy Ltd for manufacture and development of 4,000 MW Renewable Energy Power Projects in the State. According to a GO issued here on Friday, the chairman Suzlon Energy Limited had earlier submitted a representation to the State government for development of 4,000 MW Renewable Energy Power Projects (Wind Energy) and Wind Solar Hybrid Systems and to establish Wind Turbine Generator manufacturing facilities. Hence, he had proposed to sign an MoU with AP along with their partners Axis Energy Ventures India Private Limited. Suzlon Energy Ltd has global presence with an installed capacity of about 15,000 MW in 19 countries including 8,700 MW in India. The company proposed to develop 4,000 MW RE capacity over a period of five years mostly in Anantapuram district. Suzlon Energy Ltd had also agreed to set up integrated wind turbine manufacturing units in the State and had already signed an MOU with the Industries Department on April 29 this year. Renewable Energy Project Benefits l Manufacturing at multiple locations (i.e. blade, tower, nacelle/generator) to integrate all components of wind turbine generator in Anantapur & Nellore districts. l Employment generation l Direct: 8,000 (manufacturing & projects) l Indirect: 25,000 l Establishment of wind and wind-solar hybrid projects (mostly in Anantapur district) l Establishment of skill development centre in Anantapur district l Establishment of SUZLON Chair at the proposed Energy University The New Indian Express