India's largest wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy announced cumulative new orders of 85 MW (megawatt) in India.
Mr Tulsi R Tanti founder chairman and MD of Suzlon said that "India's wind market is unique in its mix of consumers and we strive to meet the varied requirements of each of them. These orders reflect the confidence our customers have in our products and services."
These new orders are from a broad range of customers in corporate, PSU and small/medium business segments. The key customers who have placed orders include GAIL India Asia's leading gas utility company and a `Navaratna` PSU of the Government of India. The 14.7 MW order from GAIL comprises seven units of Suzlon's S88 2.1 MW wind turbines, to be commissioned in Gujarat within six months from the data of order. This is the second wind energy project order placed by GAIL with Suzlon."
Other key orders include Khatau Narbheram & Co, Oswal Group, KRBL, and Varun Industries. It is noteworthy that more than 40% of these orders are repeat business from existing customers a testimony to Suzlon`s market leadership in India.