GE Energy Financial Services has invested equity in three Atria Power wind projects under construction in India, supporting GE's commitment to invest US$ 1 billion annually in renewable energy projects worldwide.
The wind farms will have a combined capacity of 126MW. Located in Ananthapur district of Andhra Pradesh, the 25.6MW first project is expected to reach commercial operations in September. The two other projects, each 50MW, are located in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, and are expected to reach commercial operations in December and June 2015 respectively. Off-take arrangements for the projects have not yet been finalised. The projects will use GE 1.6-87.5 wind turbines, serviced by GE under an operations and maintenance agreement, to generate 76MW of the total capacity. Additional turbines will be supplied and serviced by another manufacturer to generate 50MW. Atria Power is managing construction and operations.
