According to Siemens Gamesa, the turbines will provide 166 MW of power to the AM/NS India mill, part of a larger 989-MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project. 

“This partnership with the world’s second largest steel producer opens up a huge opportunity for the wind industry in India, especially for the power-intensive steel industry which is fast-tracking its efforts to meet carbon emissions goals,” said Navin Dewaji, chief executive of the Asia Pacific region for Siemens Gamesa’s onshore business.

“We are confident in delivering this landmark project that will help give fresh renewable momentum to the state of Andhra Pradesh,” Dewaji added. 

The company said the power from the wind farm will enable AM/NS India to meet 20% of its electricity needs from renewable resources while helping to reduce its carbon emissions by 1.5 million tons each year.