Siemens Gamesa bags major RE hybrid project

The WiSH (Wind Solar Hybrid) project constitutes the hybridisation of an existing 50 MW wind farm with 28.8 MW solar power plant to be executed in Karnataka. 

As part of the contract, Siemens Gamesa will provide a complete turnkey EPC solution that includes engineering and design of the solar farm, supply of inverters, erection and commissioning of the 28.8 MW photovoltaic solar farm in hybrid with the existing wind farm. The project is to be commissioned by end of this year. 

“As the first large commercial level hybrid project in the country, we have initiated this new phase of RE which ensures optimal harnessing of both wind and solar energy technologies. This integrated approach will place RE in a new light, ensuring advantages for its investors,” said Ramesh Kymal, CMD, Siemens Gamesa India. 

“With the potential of Hybrid at approx. 15GW in India, it will be the perfect techno-commercial solution for ensuring optimal outcome of renewable energy systems. We are seeing growing interest among customers in adopting this form of integrated renewable energy systems to complement their energy needs. This trend certainly boosts our confidence as we are seen as a trusted energy partner for their end to end energy solutions,” said KV Sajay, EVP, Solar Business unit, Siemens Gamesa India.