 Maharastra: HPCL's maiden renewable & alternate energy Wind Energy Generator was commissioned at Dhule in Maharashtra State in May 2007. This 3.75 MW pilot turnkey project, costing about Rs 19 Crores, comprised of just 3 Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) units, each with an installed capacity of 1.25 MW. This was executed by M/s Suzlon Energy Limited. Power generated from this venture is being sold to the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB). Rajasthan: HPCL comissioned another Wind power project in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan State on 1st January 2009. The 21.25 MW turnkey project, executed at Rs 110 Crore by M/s Suzlon Energy Limited, comprises of a 17 unit-farm, each WTG unit having an installed capacity of 1.25 MW. The 2nd Wind Power Project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan was commissioned on 18th December 2010. The 25.5 MW capacity turnkey project, executed at the cost of Rs. 154.57 Crore by M/s Suzlon Energy Limited, comprises of a 17 unit wind farm, each WTG unit having an installed capacity of 1.50 MW.
The power generated is wheeled through the Rajasthan State Electricity grid and is partly consumed by HPCL’s centres at Ajmer, Jaipur, Kota, Pali and Jodhpur. Surplus power is being sold to Rajasthan State Electricity Board. (RSEB)
HPCL remains committed to enhance use of renewable energy resources and exploration of alternate sources of energy. |