Suzlon gets wind turbine order in Sri Lanka

Mumbai: Suzlon Energy has announced its entry into Sri Lankan wind energy market with an order to supply 10 MW of wind turbines.

The project would be developed by Senok Wind Power Pvt. Ltd, the company said in a press release.

It involves supplying eight units of Suzlon's S64 - 1.25 MW wind turbines and it would be installed in the Kalpitiya region. Supply of turbines will commence in FY09 and will be completed in FY10.

Speaking about the order, Mr Rohit Modi, President (India) - Suzlon Energy Limited, said, 'This is a key new order for Suzlon. We are very pleased to partner with one of Sri Lanka's leading business conglomerate for this project. Sri Lanka has considerable potential for wind and other renewable energy sources.'