Suzlon to supply wind turbines for South African project [Jan 2012]

Suzlon Energy gets approval from the South African government to supply wind turbines for the upcoming Cookhouse Wind Energy Facility at Eastern Cape in South Africa. The project will utilise Suzlon’s 2.1 MW turbines.
“The Cookhouse Wind Energy Facility is one of South Africa’s leading renewable energy projects, having received a positive Record of Decision from the Department of Environment for the erection of up to 200 wind turbines; enough to power over 88,000 homes”, a press statement said.
In 2011, Suzlon announced its partnership with African Clean Energy Developments (ACED), African Infrastructure Investment Managers and AFPOC Limited.
Tulsi R Tanti, founder, Chairman and Managing Director – Suzlon Group, said, “South Africa needs more energy and it also needs thousands of decent and sustainable ‘green’ jobs. The wind energy sector is well positioned to deliver both of these requirements and more. We bring to the table our reliable technology and operating experience from 32 countries around the world, and are confident that South Africa will see significant growth in this space in the decades to come.”
Thomas Donnelly, Managing Director – ACED, said, “The Cookhouse project marks a major first step in our plans to build a 1 GW renewable energy portfolio over the next three years, with our 200 turbine agreement with Suzlon at the core of our plans.”

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