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Suzlon predicts India off-shore wind energy revolution.

By: Chris Anderson 10/09/2015 Suzlon edited by 4C Offhsore

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Mr. Shri Tulsi Tanti chairman of Suzlon commenting on the approval of India's National Offshore Wind Energy Policy that he believes that the first privately owned Offshore Wind farm is likely to be sited off the Kutch Coast, on the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India which is also a region with the highest potential for Tidal Energy Generation.

Mr. Tanti - self confessed Chief Promoter of the Company, continued 'The approval on the national off-shore wind energy policy marks an epoch in India’s renewable energy history. It once again demonstrates the government’s thrust and serious action towards harnessing the renewable energy potential of our nation. Also, it is a testament of the government’s intent and action to enhance the role of renewables in India’s energy security.

With a coastline of 7600kms (4500 miles), India has enormous off-shore wind energy potential and cabinet approval is set in right direction to unlock this opportunity. Off-shore wind energy implementation requires fair amount of approvals from various departments. I am confident, this announcement will simplify and create a single window system for relevant approvals from various central government departments and state maritime boards too.

"We foresee off-shore wind energy revolution"

One of the key advantages of off-shore wind energy is that large sized projects of 1,000 MW and above can be built with the capacity utilisation factor ranging from 45%-50%. This also enables better utilisation of transmission infrastructure and better dispatchability, with insignificant impact on land requirements. We foresee off-shore wind energy revolution in our country, given India’s very long coast line.

"we have already identified more than 1,000 MW off-shore wind energy potential the Kutch coast."

SUZLON group has access to the most matured off-shore wind energy technology and we are currently conducting a techno-commercial feasibility study in Gujarat, India. The state is blessed with a 1,600 km coastline and we have already identified more than 1,000 MW off-shore wind energy potential the Kutch coast. We believe, this is likely to be the first private sector off-shore wind energy project of the country.'

Earlier this year Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon announced the €1bn sale of Senvion, stating it would 'use the proceeds for debt repayment thereby reducing interest cost and augment business growth.' The company has 14 manufacturing facilities spread across India, China (Joint Venture) and USA, and claims to have developed one of Asia’s largest wind farms in the western Indian state of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The onshore Kutch wind farm and Jaisalmer wind farm have till date cumulative installation of over 1100 MW (>1.1GW) each. Suzlon has research and development centres in Germany and Denmark, aerodynamic development in The Netherlands and India, and process engineering in Indi.

The Kutch Coast is also a region with the highest potential for Tidal Energy Generation. Atlantis Resources have been trying to develop a 250MW project in the Gulf of Kutch with Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL). Since 2009, Atlantis has been working with GPCL to complete the concept design and consenting for a 250MW project in the Gulf of Kutch.

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