Siemens Gamesa signs deal to supply wind turbines for 133-MW project in Karnataka.

Siemens Gamesa recently said it has signed a deal with Singapore-based Vena Energy to supply wind turbines to a 133-MW wind power project in Koppal District, Karnataka.

“We are partnering with Siemens Gamesa for the supply of their 3.6 MW turbines for the Blended Wind Power Project located at Gudadur in Karnataka,” said Monika Rathi, Head of Vena Energy India.

She added that with this project, the company’s total capacity in India would reach 1,162 MW.

According to the official press release, this new deal takes order entry for the Germany-based turbine manufacturer past the 1-GW mark in India.

Siemens Gamesa and Vena Energy first partnered in 2015 with a 154 MW wind farm in Andhra Pradesh. Since then, Vena Energy has added over 300 MW of wind power projects in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Following this latest order, Vena Energy’s portfolio with Siemens Gamesa in India will stand close to 600 MW underscoring its long-term commitment to the Indian market, added the press release.

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