Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy has established a wind farm site to utilize solar energy to power site operations in Adwadi, Nasik in Maharashtra.
As most wind farms are located in remote and often underdeveloped regions, small back-up diesel generators are sometimes needed for basic requirements at the site offices. Working to cut down even these minimal carbon emissions, Suzlon has undertaken a pilot project to power a project site office with solar power.
The project features 20 photovoltaic panels supplied by Tata BP Solar that provide power to the site office as well as the project yard. It eliminates the need for generator sets, eliminating diesel and oil consumption, emissions and providing long term cost savings.
Rohit Modi, president of India business for Suzlon Energy India, said: At Suzlon, we realize the importance of social responsibility and environmental integrity. This project is another step forward in our commitment to powering a greener, emission free future, and we aim to replicate this initiative across our sites in the country.
Krishnappa Subramanya, CEO of TATA BP Solar India, said: We are pleased to partner with Suzlon in this project. This is a great example of blending renewable technologies to create synergies and fully sustainable power solutions. Mainstream renewable technologies like wind and solar are key to secure energy supplies and combating the climate change challenge.
