Indore: The Honourable Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation Suzlon’s latest offering – the S97 – 2.1 MW wind turbine, in a ceremony in Tejuva, Rajasthan on Tuesday, 26th of July 2011.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Abdullah said: “Renewable energy has a critical role to play in the nation’s development – and wind energy has been one of the most important contributors in this space.

“India is today the fifth largest wind power market in the world. It is also a leader in exporting wind turbines to mature and emerging markets. Suzlon’s S97 is another example of our nation’s leadership in this important and fast-growing sector.”

Speaking at the event, Mr. Tulsi R, Tanti, founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Suzlon Group said: “This is a proud moment for us. The S97 is an enhancement of our proven S88 technology platform, and extends our reach in medium and low wind speed sites abundant in India and around the world.

“This development would not have been possible without the visionary policies and encouragement from our Central and State governments, as well as the regulatory bodies and nodal agencies. Rajasthan in particular has been a leader in driving wind power development, and we are happy to inaugurate our first S97 installation in the world here today.

“We stand proud of our contribution to the wind sector in India, the national economy, and society at large.”

Also attending the event were, Dr. Jitendra Singh – Energy Minister, Government of Rajasthan; Sh. Sudhansh Pant – Director, Rajasthan Vidyut Prasaran Nigam; Sh. Nareshpal Gangwar – CMD, RRECL; Sh. B.L. Khamesra, MD, Jodhpur Discom; Sh. Chhotusingh Bhati – MLA, Jaisalmer; Sh. Saleh Mohammad – MLA, Pokhran; Sh. M P Swami – Collector, Jaisalmer District; Sh. Abdullah Fakir – Pramukh, Zilla Parishad; and Sh. Babulal Singhvi – CMD, Friends Group of Companies.