Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation (SWECO), a subsidiary of Suzlon Energy Limited (NSE: SUZLON.NS), announced the signing of a follow-on order with Horizon Wind Energy for 200 megawatts (MW) of wind turbine capacity.
Horizon Wind Energy, based in Houston, Texas, is one of the largest wind power developers in the United States and is owned by the Portuguese utility EDP (Energias de Portugal, S.A.; EDP.DE).
The original contract calls for delivery of 400 MW of turbine capacity in 2008 and 2009, and now has been expanded to include an additional 200 MW in 2009.
The agreement is for 95 2.1-MW turbines in 2008 and 190 units in 2009. Suzlon is also contracted for operations, maintenance and service of the wind turbines for two years and an option for five.
About Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation
Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation focuses on the North American market and is the subsidiary of Suzlon Energy A/S, Denmark and Suzlon Energy Limited, India. The headquarters for North America – based in Chicago, Illinois –also feature sales and service offices located throughout the US.
About Horizon Wind Energy
Horizon Wind Energy is based in Houston, Texas with regional offices in New York, Oregon, Illinois, California, Colorado and Minnesota. With over 200 employees, Horizon has developed more than 2,000 MW and owns over 1,300 MW of operating wind farms. Horizon, which is currently developing a portfolio of more than 10,500 MW in over 15 states, is owned by Energias de Portugal (EDP), the largest utility in Portugal. (www.horizonwind.com)
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