Envision to supply turbines for 300MW CIP wind farm in India
Envision to supply turbines for 300MW CIP wind farm in India | Windpower Monthly
Chinese manufacturer Envision is due to supply its 3.3MW turbines for a 300MW Indian wind farm being developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and its partner Viviid Renewables.
Envision will provide its EN 156 3.3MW turbines for the project and plans to assemble the nacelles and hubs at its factory in Pune, source tower components from manufacturers in Maharashtra, and also produce blades in India.
Meanwhile, CIP and Viviid started construction on the project in Karnataka, south-west India, and aim to commission it by the end of 2025.
They claimed that the site benefits from “favourable wind conditions, good site accessibility, and a nearby existing grid connection”.
The wind farm is the first in a 1.8GW pipeline of Indian renewables projects they plan to develop together.
CIP added that it plans to continue to grow its activities in India with existing and new potential partners and expects to build and commission several gigawatts of renewables capacity over the coming years. It is exploring opportunities in other technologies such as offshore wind and green hydrogen.
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