Suzlon Energy has won a repeat order from Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC) to set up, operate and maintain an 18 MW wind energy project at Adodar site in the Porbandar district of Gujarat, according to the the company's filing with the National Stock Exchange.
Suzlon will supply 12 units of S82 - 1.5 MW wind turbines and these would be commissioned by June this year. With this, GSFC’s total wind power capacity in the Kutch district will increase from the existing 22 MW to 40 MW.
This is GSFC’s third project with the wind major.
Suzlon is the world’s third leading and India’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, while GSFC is one of Gujarat’s leading state public sector undertakings (PSU) in the field of fertilizers and chemicals, with a diversified portfolio of 24 brands.
Suzlon is trading at Rs 75, stronger by Rs 2 or 3.1%, on the BSE.