Suzlon's subsi bags orders worth 151 MW from Oct2011-Jan2012

Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy today said its German subsidiary REpower has bagged cumulative orders of 151 MW across Europe and North America over the last three months.

REpower Systems has cumulative orders of 151 MW across Europe and North America over a three month period, excluding orders announced separately, Suzlon said in a statement.

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"These orders clearly underscore the continuing momentum in the wind market worldwide, particularly in developed markets in Europe and North America, which REpower is focusing on. Looking ahead, we expect a year of continuing growth for the Group backed by our robust technology and service offerings, and extensive track record," REpower Systems Chief Executive Officer Andreas Nauen said.

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The orders are from various firms secured between October 22, 2011 and January 18, 2012 across Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, UK and the USA, it said.

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The projects include several wind farms in Germany, the UK, France, Belgium and the US.

REpower has delivered 36 onshore wind farms in Scotland, England and Wales and one offshore wind farm, Project Beatrice, in the North Sea.

However, its largest offshore contract is currently underway, with the company currently commissioning the 30 REpower 5MW wind turbines for Vattenfall's Ormonde wind farm in the Irish Sea, with a total rated output of 150MW.