Suzlon Group gets wind turbines contract from Romania

NEW DELHI: Suzlon Group firm REpower Systems has bagged a contract to supply wind turbines for a project in Romania, the first order for the Indian entity from the European nation.

The wind farm in Romania is expected to be commissioned next year.

In a statement, Suzlon today said that REpower Systems would supply eight wind turbines, each having a capacity of 3.2 MW, for the project.

However, financial details were not disclosed. The wind turbine maker has set up Romanina subsidiary -- REpower Systems DTE Romania SRL -- headquartered in Bucharest.

"The wind farm in north-east Romania and the launch of the wholly-owned subsidiary mark REpower's entry into the Romanian market," Suzlon said.

The contract is from P.E. DEUS EX S.R.L., a project company of WSB International GmbH.

REpower Systems DTE Romania SRL's Managing Director Jan Gasche said the Romanian market boasts tremendous potential, which the company wants to take advantage of in the coming years.

One of the world's largest wind turbine makers, Suzlon is grappling with debt problems and is working on strategies to shed its non-core assets.