Tata Power, Gamesa tie up for 100-mw wind power plant in Andhra Pradesh

NEW DELHI: Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa has signed a contract with Tata Power to set up a 100-mw wind power project in Andhra Pradesh. The plant is expected to be commissioned at Nimbagallu by May 2017, Tata Power said in a statement issued on Thursday.

The turnkey project will entail supply, erection and commissioning of wind turbines by Gamesa. The contract also entails the Spanish firm to offer long-term operations and maintenance of the wind farm.

“Having bagged several orders in the last two quarters, some new partnerships and other repeat projects, we are already on track towards achieving the wind targets for 2015 while continuing to maintain our market leadership,” said Gamesa India chairman and managing director Ramesh Kymal.