Suzlon Energy Limited : Suzlon wins 120 MW order in western USA

3rd January, 2012 For immediate release

Suzlon wins 120 MW order in western USA

? Order for 57 units of S97-2.1 MW turbines, part of the S9X suite

? Project to be commissioned in Q3 FY2013

Pune / Chicago: Suzlon Wind Energy Corp., the North American subsidiary of Suzlon Group the world's fifth largest wind turbine maker*, today announced the sale of 57 Suzlon S97-2.1 megawatt (MW) wind turbines for a large wind energy project located in the western United States.

Procurement and manufacturing commenced immediately on contract execution while roadwork and foundation construction will begin in the second quarter of 2012 (Q1 FY13). Delivery of the Suzlon wind turbines is expected to occur in the third quarter with construction of the wind turbines slated for soon after the first turbines arrive on site. Commissioning of the power plant is scheduled for the last quarter of Calendar Year 2012 (Q3 FY13).
According to estimates by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), a 120 MW
project could deliver enough green energy to power up to 36,000 homes.#
"Suzlon is really pleased to be installing a substantial project utilizing the S97 - a turbine based on the workhorse track record of our current installed fleet," said Andris Cukurs, CEO - Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation. "Averaging over 98 per cent availability across our US fleet, Suzlon is confident that these 57 turbines will meet those robust availability standards expected by our customers."

Tulsi Tanti - founder, Chairman and Managing Director - Suzlon Group, added: "The US is a very important market for us and this order underscores our strong technology and service offering alongside our robust track record. As we enter into what is expected to be a year of record growth for the US, we believe we are among the most competitively positioned to capitalize on this opportunity."

The 120 MW site will be powered by 57 Suzlon S97-2.1 MW turbines, specifically designed to improve energy yields in low to moderate wind regimes. The S97 wind turbine is part of Suzlon's newer S9X suite that features turbines that address increased customer demand for low to medium wind-speed machines.

--- Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation 8750 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 720 Chicago, IL 60631 Suzlon Energy Limited One Earth, Hadapsar, Pune - 411 028, India Registered Office "Suzlon", 5, Shrimali Society, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India

Source:

* BTM Consult ApS - A part of Navigant Consulting - World Market Update 2010

# American Wind Energy Association - www.awea.org

About Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation:

Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation focuses on the North American market and is a subsidiary of Suzlon Group, India. The headquarters for North America is based in Chicago, Illinois, with sales and service offices are located throughout the U.S.

About Suzlon Group:

The Suzlon Group is ranked as the world's fifth largest* wind turbine supplier, in terms of cumulative installed capacity, at the end of 2010. The company's global spread extends across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North and South America with over 18,000 MW of wind energy capacity installed in 28 countries, operations in 32 countries, a workforce of over 13,000. The Group offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios - ranging from sub-megawatt on-shore turbines at 600 Kilowatts (KW), to the world's largest commercial 6.15 MW offshore turbine - built on a vertically integrated, low-cost, manufacturing base. The Group - headquartered at Suzlon One Earth in Pune, India - comprises Suzlon Energy Limited and its subsidiaries, including REpower Systems SE. Visit us at www.suzlon.com

Source: *BTM Consult ApS - A part of Navigant Consulting - World Market Update 2010.

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Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation 8750 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 720 Chicago, IL 60631 Suzlon Energy Limited One Earth, Hadapsar, Pune - 411 028, India Registered Office "Suzlon", 5, Shrimali Society, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India