India’s largest wind turbine generator

Question: Where has India’s largest wind turbine generator been set up by Suzlon Group?
(a) Karur
(b) Theni
(c) Sanganeri
(d) Namakkal
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On March 13th, 2018, Suzlon Group (Suzlon Energy), a renewable solution provider, announced the establishment and commissioning of its new product S-128. It will offer low cost energy.
  • It is the largest wind turbine generator installed in India.
  • The first prototype of the S-128 was launched on the Sanganeri site in Tamil Nadu.
  • It is under testing now.
  • It is expected to be certified in the third quarter of calendar year 2018.
  • The S-128 wind turbine generator is available in 2.6-2.8 MW categories.
  • Established by the Suzlon Group, this wind mill has the country’s largest rotor blade, which measures 63 meters and rotor diameter of 128 meters.
  • The SB-63 blade is designed and developed by Suzlon utilizing carbon fiber, which provides the ability to use thin aerodynamic profiles.
  • Suzlon Energy Ltd. is the world’s leading renewable energy solutions company founded by Tulsi Tanti.

Reference:
http://www.suzlon.com/pressrelease/pressrelease_detail/377-suzlon-installs-and-commissions-s128-indias-largest-wind-turbine-generator/2018
https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/indias-largest-wind-turbine-generator-commissioned-by-suzlon/63286900