Suzlon also announced its commitment to assisting in the industrialization plans for Andalusia, Spain, with a blade manufacturing facility. EUFER has extended full support to Suzlon in these plans.
Speaking on the agreement, Erik Winther Pedersen, chief executive officer – Suzlon Wind Energy A/S – Suzlon’s Europe and Latin America-arm, said: “EUFER is a European leader in renewable energy projects, and we are proud to form this strategic partnership with them. We look forward to a long-term relationship between our two companies. This project underlines our commitment to the Spanish wind energy market, not just as a supplier, but also in creating infrastructure and employment.”
“This agreement is indicative of EUFER’s faith in Suzlon’s product and we are proud to be associated with a prestigious and discerning customer such as EUFER”, said Sumant Sinha, chief operating officer of Suzlon.
Suzlon considers EUFER as a strategic partner in Andalusia towards the development of Suzlon’s ambitious industrial plan and market strategy. The framework agreement considers the possibility of increasing the number of wind farms, bringing EUFER and Suzlon together for a long-term relationship.
EUFER is a joint-venture between ENEL Green Energy and Spanish Utility UNION FENOSA for renewable energy business in Spain and Portugal.
